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Posted by lward Mon Aug 21, 2006 14:46:14 PDT
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0 responses 0 comments The Bakersfield  Adult School’s Open Forum Series will begin its fall program on Sept. 19 with Steve McCurdy’s film, “Postcards from Italy.”
This season we are expanding from four to five films. The films are suitable for all ages, although the  audience is predominately composed of senior citizens. Each film is the work of a professional cinematographer, who presents the film and is available to answer questions.
“Postcards from Italy” is an insider’s look at southern Italy, from the island of Sicily to the mountaintop towns of Irsina and Matera; from the island of Procida to the larger cities of Naples and Rome.
Joseph Campbell, one of the 20th century’s leading philosophers, commented that “One way or another we have to find what fosters our humanity in this contemporary life and dedicate ourselves to that.” In McCurdy’s film, you will see how some Italians are trying to do exactly that. Segments include an art teacher and artist in Palermo, the owner of a doll hospital in Naples, the mayor of Irsina and many more individuals, each with a unique story to tell.
The film is a fascinating combination of stories and images. It is a collection of vignettes and travel experiences that will unveil places you may know, introduce you to people you may have met and documents life in Italy in a way you have not seen before.
Stories included in the film are, “A Month in Italy;” “A Bare and Sepia World;” “The Art of Getty By;” “The Fountains of Rome;” and others. Places included in the film are Palermo; Monreal; Cefalu; Irsina; Naples; Rome; Gubbio;  and Spoleto.
The film, as well as others in the fall series, will be shown at 4 and 7:30 p.m. at Harvey Auditorium on Sept. 19. Other films in the series include “China — the 21st Century” on Sept. 26; “Corsica and the Riveras” on Oct. 3; “Hollywood’s Magical Island — Catalina” on Oct. 10; and “Adventure Holland” on Oct. 17. There is no admission charge for these films.

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