Coming to your Library:  Around the REEL World: An Asian Film Festival

We will be showing a total of six Asian films over the next few months. 

First up on Wednesday, September 7, 6:30-9:30 at Headquarters is the Bollywood Film BLACK:

Based in Simla, the McNallys are an Anglo-Indian family consisting of Paul and his wife, Catherine. Both are full of joy when Catherine gives birth to a baby girl, Michelle, but their joy is short-lived when they are told that Michellle cannot see nor hear. Both attempt to bring up Michelle in their own protective way, as a result Michelle is not exposed to the real world, and becomes increasingly violent and volatile. Things only get worse when Catherine gives birth to Sara, and Paul considers admitting Michelle in an asylum. It is here that Debraj Sahai enters their lives. Through his eager involvement, Michelle blossoms, grows, gives up her violence, even gets admitted in school with normal children. (Internet Movie Database - Visit the site for more about the film.)