Monday, February 22, 2010

2009 APFF Screens West at Everett Community College

"Announcing another opportunity to think about questions of fundamental importance while watching entertaining and creative films!"

The Atlanta Philosophy Film Festival is excited to present their inaugural complete program of 14 short films at Everett Community College in Washington State for one night only, Tuesday, March 2nd from 6-8 PM.

Admission is free (just the way we like it!).

The program is being organized by Mike VanQuickenborne, Philosophy Instructor and Director of Philosophy in the Dark.

For general information, visit the website for the Atlanta Philosophy Film Festival or for specific event information you can call 425.388.9385.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Public Debate and Film

Is film a viable arena for public debate?...

As we head to Oscars, which of these films truly impacted public discourse about our fears and curiosities? Which of these nominated films will spark discussion now or in the future about the world we live in? Film is such an unbelievable language to communicate, but is it a two-way communication? Are we giving as well as receiving?