Classic Films of the 1950s
Wednesday May 10, 10:30 a.m.
Speaker: Rick Winston
The 1950s were a fascinating time for Hollywood films. Several directors who began their careers in the silent era (Wilder, Hitchcock, Wyler) were in their prime; the studio system was in decline and independent films were gaining a foothold. New stars such as Marlon Brando, Montgomery Clift, James Dean, and Audrey Hepburn were making their mark; vital issues of the time such as juvenile delinquency, conformity, and racial attitudes were addressed, however timidly, while the shadow of the Hollywood blacklist loomed. Rick Winston will show clips from several acclaimed films of various genres from that era and discuss their significance.

Sponsored by the Addison County Retired Teachers Association. A Vermont Humanities Council Program.

"The Healthcare Movie"
Thursday, May 25th at 7 p.m.
This documentary tells the story of how the Canadian and U.S. healthcare systems, which originally had much in common, evolved very differently: Canada would go on to establish universal healthcare whereas the United States did not. This free screening will be followed by a discussion led by Deb Richter, M.D., focusing on the film's relevance for Vermont. Dr. Richter, a primary care practitioner and addiction medicine specialist from Montpelier, VT is President of Vermont Health Care for All and is a former President of Physicians for a National Health Program. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Vermont, Vermont Health Care for All, the Vermont State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, and Vermont Physicians for a National Health Program. For more information, contact Ellen Oxfeld, at 388-7214.