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SUMMARY:West Newton Cinema presents Mary Pickford's Sparrows: Live Music Accompaniment
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of Mary Pickford’s\, SPARROWS (1926) with live musical accompaniment. \nABOUT THE FILM:\nMolly\, the eldest child at a baby farm hidden deep in a swamp\, must rescue the others when their cruel master decides that one of them will be disposed of. \nLIVE MUSIC\nBRUCE VOGT\nBruce Vogt is a Canadian pianist who has devoted a distinguished career to performing and teaching. He has toured cities and towns of all sizes throughout North America\, Europe\, and Asia as a soloist and chamber musician. He has mentored generations of young artists in his role as professor of piano at the University of Victoria\, and has lectured widely\, leading master classes\, workshops\, and adjudicating for festivals. \nBruce has sustained an interest in exploring the many conversations to be found between music and film\, literature and painting. This has evolved into an unusual side hustle: improvising accompaniments for the great films of the silent era. He has developed a robust career in this multimedia sphere bringing sound to many masterpieces — by Chaplin\, Keaton\, Lloyd\, Griffith\, Sjöström\, Von Sternberg and many others. In movie theaters across Europe\, Asia\, and North America\, he has provided for audiences a greater intimacy with these films\, transforming the silence of the medium into another sphere.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/west-newton-cinema-presents-mary-pickfords-sparrows-live-music-accompaniment/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Film and Media,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T203000
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SUMMARY:West Newton Cinema presents Night Fight
DESCRIPTION:Night Fight is a hybrid documentary\, nonfiction framed with creative\, cinematic storytelling directed and edited by Khary Saeed Jones. The film emerges from a harrowing incident in 2017 when Jones was followed by a racist vigilante along back roads in rural Canada. Over time\, that encounter cast a long shadow over his life\, prompting a deep\, introspective journey to understand not just what happened\, but how it shaped him. \nRather than a conventional documentary\, Night Fight weaves together Jones’s personal reflections\, self-portrait video fragments\, and interviews with academics\, artists\, and writers about racial violence\, memory\, and psychological impact. The narrative oscillates between the literal journey back to the site of the incident and an emotional\, internal journey toward meaning and healing. \nDescribed as a candid\, nuanced\, and deeply personal film\, Night Fight confronts systemic and interpersonal racial violence and discrimination. It engages with the challenge of sharing an internal reality that is both singular and emblematic of broader collective experiences. \nJoin us for a post-film discussion with the filmmaker Khary Jones. \nKhary Saeed Jones is an award-winning filmmaker\, editor\, and Professor of the Practice in Drama\, Film\, and Performance Studies at Tufts University\, where he teaches screen storytelling and mentors students in both documentary and scripted projects. Jones holds an MFA in Film Directing and an MA in English from Columbia University\, as well as a BA in English from Morehouse College.\nHis work as a writer-director explores the tensions between fiction\, memory\, and lived experience\, and has screened at major festivals and cultural venues including Sundance\, SXSW\, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York\, Full Frame Documentary Film Festival\, and ICA Boston.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/west-newton-cinema-presents-night-fight/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film and Media
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T153000
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SUMMARY:West Newton Cinema presents Behind the Screen: All God's Children
DESCRIPTION:In an unprecedented attempt to heal centuries of racism and antisemitism\, and combat the rising racial and ethnic tension in their Brooklyn communities\, the largest reform synagogue and the oldest black Baptist Church attempt to unite their congregations and bring about peace\, by becoming family. Shot over five years by acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ondi Timoner\, ALL GOD’S CHILDREN follows her sister\, activist Rabbi Rachel Timoner\, and her Congregation Beth Elohim’s partnership with Reverend Dr. Robert Waterman of Antioch Baptist Church as their faith is put to the test\, and both congregations struggle not to let their differences drive them apart. Though it’s a fraught partnership\, they refuse to walk away\, no matter how hard it gets\, and ultimately emerge with an inspiring model for how other communities might build bridges across religious\, economic and class divides to foster enduring\, powerful partnerships. \nPANEL DISCUSSION FOLLOWS \nREVEREND ELIJAH GIPSON-DAVIS\nThe Rev. Elijah Gipson-Davis\, a native of Riverdale\, Georgia\, was ordained into the Gospel ministry at the New Macedonia Baptist Church. An anointed preacher\, talented scholar\, and skilled administrator\, he currently serves as the Minister of Administration and Assistant to the Pastor at the Myrtle Baptist Church of West Newton\, Massachusetts. Rev. Elijah shares academic interests in religion\, specifically African American and North American religious history\, gender and sexuality\, congregational studies\, Christian education\, and liturgics. \nRABBI TIFERET BERENBAUM\nRabbi Tiferet Berenbaum received Rabbinic Ordination and a Master’s in Jewish Education from Hebrew College in 2013\, after spending a year in Israel as part of her studies. Rav Tiferet served congregations in Milwaukee\, WI and Mt. Holly\, New Jersey\, then returned home to Boston and TBZ in 2019. Always desiring to continue to learn\, she is currently pursuing a doctorate in Educational Leadership at Lesley University in Cambridge\, MA. \nMODERATED BY: JAYMIE SAKS\nJaymie is the Director of Development at 2LifeCommunities and served for more than a decade as executive director of Boston Jewish Film (BJF) and was chief operating officer of the Jewish Women’s Archive.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/behind-the-screen-all-gods-children/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Culture and Education,Film and Media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T200000
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SUMMARY:NewTV Members Network Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our Needham Street studio on Wednesday\, February 25 at 6:00PM\, for a Members Network Meet-Up! This will be a fun and engaging evening in a relaxed atmosphere. There will be food\, technical help sessions\, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow members! Non-members are welcome to attend as well! \n6:00PM – 6:30PM – Networking and… (wait for it)… FREE PIZZA! \n6:30PM – 8:00PM – Introductions\, followed by technical help breakout sessions including: \nHow to Create & Manage Your Own YouTube Channel\, with Peter Taber-Simonian\nControl Room Basics\, with Kathleen Golden\nHow to Host an Interview\, with Jenn Adams \nPlease RSVP by Friday\, February 20\, so we can plan accordingly. \nIf you’re not a member and would like to join us\, sign-up for a NewTV membership at https://newtv.org/join \nEmail membership@newtv.org with any questions!
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/newtv-members-network-meet-up/
LOCATION:NewTV\, 23 Needham St\, Newton\, MA\, 02461\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Film and Media,Free Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="NewTV":MAILTO:newtv@newtv.org
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SUMMARY:West Newton Cinema presents Behind the Screen: Hoosiers with Brad Stevens
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE FILM:\nA coach with a checkered past and a local drunk train a small town high school basketball team to become a top contender for the championship. \nPANEL DISCUSSION FOLLOWS \nBRAD STEVENS\nBrad Stevens is the President of Basketball Operations for the NBA’s Boston Celtics\, a position he has held since June 2021\, where he built the 2024 NBA championship team. A former standout college coach at Butler University—leading them to two consecutive NCAA Championship games in 2010 and 2011—he previously served as the Celtics’ head coach for eight seasons (2013–2021). \nDAN SHAUGHNESSY\nDan Shaughnessy is a sports columnist and associate editor at the Boston Globe. He has been named Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year 14 times and 12 times has been voted one of America’s top ten sports columnists by the Associated Press Sports Editors. In 2016 Shaughnessy was the recipient of the BBWAA Career Excellence Award for “meritorious contributions to baseball writing\,” presented at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown\, New York. Shaughnessy has written thirteen books\, including New York Times bestseller “Francona\,” “The Curse of the Bambino\,” and “Senior Year.” He most recently wrote “Wish It Lasted Forever — Life With The Larry Bird Celtics”\, a book about his days covering the 1980s Bird Celtics.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/west-newton-cinema-presents-behind-the-screen-hoosiers-with-brad-stevens/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Friendly,Film and Media
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T210000
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SUMMARY:West Newton Cinema presents Ty Burr's Movie Club: The Holdovers
DESCRIPTION:From acclaimed director Alexander Payne\, THE HOLDOVERS follows a curmudgeonly instructor (Paul Giamatti) at a New England prep school who is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go. Eventually\, he forms an unlikely bond with one of them — a damaged\, brainy troublemaker (newcomer Dominic Sessa) — and with the school’s head cook\, who has just lost a son in Vietnam (Da’Vine Joy Randolph). \nTY BURR’S MOVIE CLUB is hosted by the nationally recognized film critic Ty Burr. \nEach month Ty presents and discusses one of his favorite films with the audience. His selections span the spectrum from classics that have stood the test of time to contemporary films that merit a second viewing.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/west-newton-cinema-presents-ty-burrs-movie-club-the-holdovers/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Culture and Education,Film and Media
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T220000
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SUMMARY:West Newton Cinema presents Oscars Party
DESCRIPTION:Strike a pose at our red carpet photo booth\, enjoy a dinner buffet by Anoush’ella\, and settle in to watch the Awards with fellow film lovers. A cash bar will be available throughout the evening. Film critic Ty Burr will serve as MC\, sharing commentary\, predictions\, and reactions as the night unfolds. \nBe sure to cast your ballot in our Oscars poll. The guest with the most correct predictions will win a Golden Ticket\, granting free admission to West Newton Cinema movies and events throughout 2026.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/west-newton-cinema-presents-oscars-party/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Film and Media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T210000
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SUMMARY:West Newton Cinema presents Cosmic Coda
DESCRIPTION:Join West Newton Cinema for the Local Spotlight screening of Cosmic Coda with a post-film discussion with the Filmmaker MJ Doherty and Senior Research Scientist Peter Fritschel. COSMIC CODA is about the in-between moments of scientific discovery – how it feels going to work each day on a machine that tests both the limits of our universe and our ability to comprehend this mind boggling goal.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/west-newton-cinema-presents-cosmic-coda/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture and Education,Film and Media
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T210000
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SUMMARY:9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero
DESCRIPTION:9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero\nTo inaugurate the We the People: Finding Our Voices speaker series\, we invite you to a special VIP private screening of the newly created film 9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero. The evening will continue with a forum with Carolyn Lukensmeyer\, founder of AmericaSpeaks\, Jerren Chang of Partners in Democracy\, and community leader Marcy Crary. The screening will take place at West Newton Cinema. Admission is free\, but registration is required. Join us for this powerful opening event as we come together to reflect\, learn\, and begin an important community conversation.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/9-11-reclaiming-ground-zero/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film and Media
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Cultural Alliance":MAILTO:contact@newtonculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T210000
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SUMMARY:The Allen Center Presents An Uncommon Education
DESCRIPTION:The Allen Center and Historic Newton present a special screening of An Uncommon Education\, a documentary exploring the legacy of Nathaniel T. Allen—right here where his groundbreaking work took place. Learn about Allen’s English and Classical School\, a forward-looking program of study at a time when slavery was still the law of the land and women’s suffrage yet a distant goal.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/the-allen-center-presents-an-uncommon-education/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster St\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Culture and Education,Film and Media
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Cultural Alliance":MAILTO:contact@newtonculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T190000
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SUMMARY:West Newton Cinema Presents Bending the Arc
DESCRIPTION:Join West Newton Cinema for its Global Spotlight screening of Bending the Arc. In the 1980s\, Dr. Paul Farmer and his co-founders launched Partners In Health (PIH)\, creating a community-based model that has saved millions of lives and advanced the fight for global health equity. The event begins at 5 pm with a reception\, followed by the 5:30 pm screening. A panel discussion with PIH leaders and audience Q&A will follow.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/west-newton-cinema-presents-bending-the-arc/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture and Education,Film and Media
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