The Light Within: The Extraordinary Friendship of a Doctor and Patient Brought Together by Cancer
Book and story of a unique friendship told by co-authors, Lois Ramondetta, physician and associate professor of gynecologic oncology at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center and Deborah Rose Sills, patient. Books available for purchase and signing. Presentation by Author Lois M. Ramondetta, M.D.
Showtime:
October 1st, 12:30 p.m.
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At the Death House Door
Award-winning film follows career of Pastor Carroll Pickett who served 15 years as the death house chaplain and presided over 95 executions, including the world’s first lethal injection. Film’s directors are Steve James (”Hoop Dreams”) and Peter Gilbert (”Vietnam: Long Time Coming. Question & Answer with Reverend Carroll Pickett, retired “death row” chaplain from Hunstville & David Atwood, Founder, Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty.
Q & A - Reverend Carroll Pickett, retired, death row chaplain from Hunstville, Texas and David Atwood, Founder, Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty.
Showtime:
September 24th, 12:30 p.m. (96 min.)
The Boy Who Plays on the Buddhas of Bamiyan
Documentary about the impact of the Afghan war on civilians. Focus on Mir, an energetic 8-year-old boy who lives with refugees in the ruins of the giant Buddha statues destroyed by the Taliban in 2001. Filmed & directed by Phil Grabsky. Presented by Patricia Daugherty, HCC Northwest.
Showtime:
September 10th, 12:30 p.m. (96 min.)
- Official film web site
- Slides for “The Boy Who Plays on the Buddhas of Bamiyan” (Patricia Daugherty)