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  1. Behind the Scenes: Girls On The Wall with Filmmaker Heather Ross

    January 1, 2010

    This month, Girls on the Wall airs on public television (check local listings). The film follows a group of incarcerated teenage girls who are given a shot at redemption in a most unlikely form: a musical. Learn more about filmmaker Heather Ross’s professional background, how she discovered this unique story, and some of the recent press coverage the film…

  2. A Year-End List of Our Own: Top Five on Beyond the Box

    December 31, 2009

    What a year it has been! As we prepare to ring in 2010, we thought we’d take a look back at some of the most popular blog posts and create a year-end list of our very own. Check out the top five most visited blog posts from the past year. 5. Crips and Bloods: Made in America Live Webcast Panel On April 14, Community Cinema, in partnership with the City of Los Angeles,…

  3. A Girl's Life Premiering Tonight on Public Television

    December 30, 2009

    "A Girl's Life on PBS is a Wednesday TV pick... Author Rachel Simmons interviews parents, teachers, and social workers helping young women face the challenges of adolescence in the 21st century." - The Seattle Times The American girl is becoming more and more powerful –– and she knows it. She competes on the athletic field and regularly outperforms boys in…

  4. Feeling Young At Heart This Holiday Season

    December 30, 2009

    As a gift to our audiences, Community Cinema presented the heart-warming and inspiring hit documentary YOUNG@HEART this December. Many of our events -- more than 42 nationwide -- included live performances. Exceptional seniors shared their talents and personal stories of courage, persistence, and triumph in the face of adversity. If you are lucky…

  5. Scenes From a Parish Premiering Tonight on Independent Lens

    December 29, 2009

    "[Scenes From a Parish] unfolds in a series of incredibly diverse personal stories as both O'Brien and his fractious flock struggle to hold fast to their faith in the face of dire circumstances." - Chicago Tribune When a young, irreverent priest arrives at Saint Patrick Parish in Lawrence, Massachusetts, he discovers the unexpected––boiling ethnic…

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