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You Are Invited to an Online Documentary and Discussion about Reuniting America. Learn about Braver Angels (formerly known as Better Angels)
You Are Invited to an Online Documentary and Discussion about Reuniting America
What happened when Trump supporters and Clinton supporters met in a barn in small-town Ohio for a weekend workshop designed by a family therapist?
Only a few months after President Trump took office, the 2017 workshop was the second attempt by a new organization (now known as Braver Angels) to get Americans talking to each other across deep political differences. The difficult conversation and its aftermath have been captured in Braver Angels: Reuniting America, a 50-minute documentary film directed by Emmy-winning Jim Brown and produced by Peter Yarrow of the legendary Peter, Paul, and Mary trio. You'll see diehard political opponents move from initial skepticism about each other to more profound understanding, empathy, and even friendship.
Afterwards, there will be a facilitated discussion about the documentary, the problem of anger, fear, and political polarization as we head toward the 2020 election, and Braver Angels' activities in the Rockford region and throughout Illinois.
WHERE: This is a virtual event, hosted on Webex. A link will be emailed to you the day of the event.
This event is part of Rockford Public Library's 815 Choose Civility work.
TAGS: | Culture |
The 36,000 sq.ft. Hart Interim Library opened Dec. 2, 2017 and serves as the Rockford Public Library’s main downtown facility. The newly renovated space boasts a 2nd story Children’s Area with dedicated computer lab, Read, Play, Learn program room, and creative play space, a Maker Lab with access to 3D printers and scanners and small board computers a sizable Young Adult Zone with gaming center, adult computer lab, local history room, and 5 private meeting and study rooms accommodating groups of 2-8 people.
