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Screenings
Screenings Upcoming Screening - Take Shelter - December 8th @ 7pm
Monday, November 14, 2011 at 9:45PM 
Oscar nominee Michael Shannon (Revolutionary Road) stars in this Sundance-selected thriller as Curtis LaForche, a small-town family man who's determined to protect his wife (Jessica Chastain) and deaf daughter (Tova Stewart) from impending disaster. Fueled by disturbing visions of a terrible storm, Curtis sets out to prepare for the future by building an impenetrable storm shelter in the safety of his own backyard.
Footcandle invites you to join us on December 8th at 7pm at the Carolina Theater in downtown Hickory for the screening of this film and a discussion immediately following. Members are free, guests are $5.
Upcoming Screening - Project Nim - November 10th @ 7pm
Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 9:01PM 
Footcandle Film Society is pleased to announce that we will be screening the documentary "Project Nim" November 10th at 7pm. This film from Oscar-winning filmmaker James Marsh ('Man On Wire') tells the story of the landmark 1970's experiment involving Nim, a chimp whom scientists raised as human and taught sign language.
Upcoming Screening - Under the Same Moon - November 3rd @ 6pm
Monday, October 24, 2011 at 2:09PM 
Thursday, November 3rd, The Bridge Hispanic Mission and the Footcandle Film Society will be presenting a FREE screening of the film "Under the Same Moon (La Misma Luna)". The film will be shown at the Carolina Theater in Downtown Hickory at 6:00pm. There is no cost for the film, and an optional discussion will be held afterwards about the themes and messages shared in the film. The event is intended to raise awareness about the hopes and struggles of our local Spanish-speaking immigrants.
About the film: Even across thousands of miles, the special bond between a mother and son can never be broken. It gives hope to Carlitos, a scrappy nine-year-old boy whose mother, Rosario, has gone to America to build a better life for both of them. While Rosario struggles for a brighter future, fate forces Carlitos’ hand and he embarks on an extraordinary journey to find her. Critics and audiences alike have praised this inspirational and heartwarming tale of a mother’s devotion, a son’s courage and a love that knows no borders. Rated PG-13
We hope to see you at this special, free community screening on Thursday, November 3rd!
Upcoming Screening - Sarah's Key - October 13th @ 7pm
Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 11:11PM 
Footcandle will be screening the film "Sarah's Key" based on the popular novel by Tatiana De Rosnay on October 13th @ 7pm at the Carolina Theater in downtown Hickory. Hope you can join us for the film and the discussion afterwards.
About the film: In modern-day Paris, a journalist (Kristen Scott Thomas) finds her life becoming entwined with a young girl whose family was torn apart during the notorious Vel' d'Hiv Roundup in 1942.
Upcoming Screening - Midnight in Paris - September 8th @ 7pm
Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 10:23PM 
Footcandle Film Society will be screening Woody Allen's latest film "Midnight In Paris" for our September 8th meeting. Hope you can join us.
About the film:
In this bittersweet dramatic comedy, legendary director Woody Allen focuses his lens on a young engaged couple (Owen Wilson & Rachel McAdams) whose experiences traveling together in Paris make them begin to question the kind of life they want to live as a couple.