Monthly Film Series at the Linda Hall Library

The Monthly Movie Matinee film series at the Linda Hall Library screens films with scientific themes on the last Tuesday of each month. There are no films shown during June, July and August.


March 27, 2012 - Cave of Forgotten Dreams. (2011)

This documentary follows an exclusive expedition into the nearly inaccessible Chauvet Cave in France, home to the most ancient visual art known to have been created by man. It's an incredible cinematic experience that provides an unforgettable glimpse of the pristine artwork over 30,000 years old. Narrated by filmmaker Werner Herzog, it was originally shown in 3D.

Running time: 95 minutes.

Film poster.

April 24, 2012 - Babies. (2010)

The film records episodes in the first year of life of 4 babies from San Francisco, Tokyo, somewhere on the Mongolian Steppe, and a remote area of Namibia. This film provides a fascinating look at differences in child rearing.

Running time: 79 minutes.

Film poster.

May 22, 2012 - Digital Nation. (2010)

Within a single generation, the Internet and digital media have remade nearly every aspect of modern life. This film explores what it means to be human in the digital world.

Running time: 90 minutes.

Film poster.

 

 

All movies, which are free and open to the public, begin at 2 pm in the Library's Auditorium, 5109 Cherry, KCMO 64110. For information, contact Nanci Regan at 816-926-8770.

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