After four years of exploring geographical locations, from Africa to the British Isles, West Shore Community College’s Humankind series is switching to focusing on a theme for the 2021-2022 academic year: MOVEMENT.
Join us for one or all of these FREE presentations. Topics to be explored under this series include bodily ability (in the context of disability rights), socio-economic mobility, transportation, immigration, anti-discrimination social movements, and climate change.
the world's fastest indian
February 16th at 10:00am & 7:00pm
PG-13 ‧ 2005 ‧ Sport, Drama ‧ 2h 7m
New Zealander Burt Munro spent years perfecting his classic Indian motorcycle. The year is 1967, and Burt takes his machine to Utah’s salt flats, where he attempts the impossible, using his dream bike to set a new world’s record for speed. Based on a true story, the record Munro set more than three decades ago still has not been broken to this day.
koyaanisqatsi
February 22nd at 7:00pm
Not Rated ‧ 1982 ‧ Documentary, Experimental ‧ 1h 26m
Drawing its title from the Hopi word meaning “life out of balance,” this renowned documentary reveals how humanity has grown apart from nature. Featuring extensive footage of natural landscapes and elemental forces, the film gives way to many scenes of modern civilization and technology. Given its lack of narration and dialogue, the production makes its points solely through imagery and music, with many scenes either slowed down or sped up for dramatic effect.
the red shoes
March 2nd at 10:00am & 7:00pm
Not Rated ‧ 1948 ‧ Dance, Romance ‧ 2h 13m
In this classic drama, Vicky Page (Moira Shearer) is an aspiring ballerina torn between her dedication to dance and her desire to love. While her imperious instructor, Boris Lermontov (Anton Walbrook), urges to her to forget anything but ballet, Vicky begins to fall for the charming young composer Julian Craster (Marius Goring). Eventually Vicky, under great emotional stress, must choose to pursue either her art or her romance, a decision that carries serious consequences.
mad max: fury road
March 8th at 7:00pm
R ‧ 2015 ‧ Action/Fantasy ‧ 2 hrs
Years after the collapse of civilization, the tyrannical Immortan Joe enslaves apocalypse survivors inside the desert fortress the Citadel. When the warrior Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron) leads the despot’s five wives in a daring escape, she forges an alliance with Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy), a loner and former captive. Fortified in the massive, armored truck the War Rig, they try to outrun the ruthless warlord and his henchmen in a deadly high-speed chase through the Wasteland.
