February Film Circle Film: "Arranged"

Note per possible cancellation of the screening of this film: This event is ON!! We have acquired the DVD are definitely showing the film.

Directors: Diane Crespo, Stefan C. Schaefer
Starring: Zoe Lister-Jones, Francis Benhamou, Marcia Jean Kurtz, John Rothman, Mimi Lieber

Run time: 1 hour and 29 minutes
Come early for light refreshments at 7:00. The film starts promptly at 7:30. We will have a brief circle discussion afterward. Seating is limited so please RSVP to Carolyn: cpearson@cpearsondesign.com or call 610-724-8848.

Rochel is an Orthodox Jew, and Nasira a Muslim of Syrian origin. They are both young teachers at a public school in Brooklyn. They also have something else in common--they are going though the process of arranged marriages through their respective religions and traditional customs. With family pressure on the one hand, and the rejection of traditional values by the outside world on the other, Rochel and Nasira begin to rely on each other and their friendship to pull through this difficult time of their lives, striving to be strong women in charge of their own happiness, while keeping their deep religious and cultural convictions. -Amazon

Come join us for this thoughtful, respectful film which allows us to truly walk in the footsteps of these young women as they experience the process of a critical life decision. Our discussion afterward will explore the themes of the film as well as life experiences of those in attendance. All are welcome to share...or just come to listen and reflect.

Directions to the PMC:
From Center City and West Philadelphia:
Take Market Street west to West Chester Pike (Route 3).
After crossing Township Line Road (Route 1), turn right on Darby Rd
When Darby Road splits, take left fork.
Cross Eagle Road, then turn right into the Oakmont Public Parking Lot.
This parking lot is directly behind PMC.
Entrance to PMC is on East Eagle Road.

From Northeast Philadelphia:
Take Roosevelt Boulevard south to Schuylkill Expressway.
Take Schuylkill Expressway north (west) to City Avenue (Route 1).
Follow Route 1 south to West Chester Pike (Route 3).
Turn right onto West Chester Pike and then right onto Darby Road.
When Darby Road splits, take left fork.
Cross Eagle Road, then turn right into the Oakmont Public Parking Lot.
This parking Lot is directly behind PMC.
Entrance to PMC is on East Eagle Road.

From Main Line Area:
Take Haverford Road or Wynnewood Road to East Eagle Road, turn onto Eagle Road.
PMC is near the corner of East Eagle and Darby Roads.
Turn right onto Darby then turn right into the Oakmont Public Parking Lot.
This parking lot is directly behind PMC.
Entrance to PMC is on East Eagle Road.

From Delaware:
Take I-95 north to I-476.
Take I-476 north to exit 9 (West Chester Pike).
Turn right (east) onto West Chester Pike (Route 3).
Immediately move to left lane. Turn left at next traffic light (Lawrence Road).
Follow Lawrence Road to Eagle Road. Turn left onto Eagle Road..
Follow Eagle Road to Darby Road.
Turn left onto Darby Road and then right into the Oakmont Public Parking Lot.
This parking lot is directly behind PMC.
Entrance to PMC is on East Eagle Road.

From New Jersey:
Cross Walt Whitman Bridge to Schuylkill Expressway (I-76)
Exit Schuylkill Expressway onto I-95 south.
Take I-95 south to I-476.
Take I-476 north to exit 9 (West Chester Pike / Rt 3).
Turn right (east) onto West Chester Pike (Route 3).
Immediately move to left lane. Turn left at next traffic light (Lawrence Road)
Follow Lawrence Road to Eagle Road. Turn left onto Eagle Road.
Follow Eagle Road to Darby Road.
Turn left onto Darby Road and then right into Oakmont Public Parking Lot.
This parking lot is directly behind PMC.
Entrance to PMC is on East Eagle Road.