Film Showing

A screening of the film Almost Sunrise: Hope is on the Horizon. Emmy Nominated in 2018 for Outstanding Current-Affairs Documentary, it follows veterans’ Tom Voss and Anthony Anderson on their 2,700-mile walk across America in an effort to confront their depression.

“The film captures an intimate portrait of two friends suffering from the unseen wounds of war as they discover an unlikely treatment: the restorative power of silence and meditation.”

"The Madness & The Mandolin" is the story of a talented young bluegrass musician, Kelley Gibson, who learned to battle manic episodes & cope with autism spectrum disorder less through medication but instead through bringing wellness into his life. The film’s creator, Dr. Sean Ackerman, will present this brand new documentary and talk about the making of the film.

Come to the free film screening of Decoding the Driftless, a film of science exploration and adventure.

The film's co-producer, George Howe, will kick-off the film and there will be a Q&A afterwards.

Refreshments provided.

Registration required.  To reserve your seat call 608-798-3991 or email Kris at kloman [at] rgpl.org.

Documentary film maker, Craig Dudnick, will introduce his film, “Alice’s Ordinary People,” which is about the work of civil rights activist, Alice Tregay, of the Chicago Freedom Movement, which spanned several decades.

The film will be followed by a question and answer period with Mr. Dudnick.

Documentary film maker, Craig Dudnick, will introduce his film, “Alice’s Ordinary People,” which is about the work of civil rights activist, Alice Tregay, of the Chicago Freedom Movement, which spanned several decades.

The film will be followed by a question and answer period with Mr. Dudnick.

In recognition of LGBT Pride Month in June, Madison Public Library will celebrate with thoughtful discussion, inclusive events, and expanded sessions of last year’s popular Drag Queen Storytime.

Event Details:

"In Northern Italy in 1983, seventeen year-old Elio begins a relationship with visiting Oliver, his father's research assistant, with whom he bonds over his emerging sexuality, their Jewish heritage, and the beguiling Italian landscape." (132mins|USA; excerpted from IMDB.com)

Stop in the Madison Community Foundation room (Study Room #2) and view a Sherlockian movie or show of your choice!  

Documentary film maker, Craig Dudnick, will introduce his film, “Alice’s Ordinary People,” which is about the work of civil rights activist, Alice Tregay, of the Chicago Freedom Movement, which spanned several decades.

The film will be followed by a question and answer period with Mr. Dudnick.

Refreshments provided.

Join us for a free WI Film Festival pop up screening of the film, Neruda. This Golden Globe nominee tells the story of an inspector who hunts down Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet, Pablo Neruda after he becomes a fugitive in his country for joining the Communist Party in the late 1940s.

Refreshments served.

This film has a run time of approximately 107 minutes and is rated R. Adults only please.

“Pop Up!” screenings will feature full length international festival films with discussions led by UWMadison & other local humanities experts who will connect themes addressed in the films with Wisconsin’s multicultural communities.

Film: Neruda (Chile/Argentina)