Athena Cinema
Ohio University School of Film Alums Bring Award-winning Feature Film, ‘Farmer of the Year’ to the Athena
Athena Cinema 20 S. Court St., Athens, OH, United StatesA feature film by OU School of Film Alums. 'Farmer of the Year', an award-winning feature film starring Barry Corbin ('Northern Exposure') and Terry Kiser ('Weekend at Bernies'). Drama with embedded comedy. 1h 43min. A deceptively simple look at aging, transitions, loss and family. Winner: New Filmmakers Forum at the St Louis Int'l Film... Read More
Ohio University School of Film Alums Bring Award-winning Feature Film, ‘Farmer of the Year’ to the Athena
Athena Cinema 20 S. Court St., Athens, OH, United StatesA feature film by OU School of Film Alums. 'Farmer of the Year', an award-winning feature film starring Barry Corbin ('Northern Exposure') and Terry Kiser ('Weekend at Bernies'). Drama with embedded comedy. 1h 43min. A deceptively simple look at aging, transitions, loss and family. Winner: New Filmmakers Forum at the St Louis Int'l Film... Read More
Free screening and talk-back of THE PUBLIC at Athena Cinema
Athena Cinema 20 S. Court St., Athens, OH, United StatesFilmed in Cincinnati's downtown library, this dramedy (rated PG-13) begins with an act of civil disobedience and focuses on homelessness, mental health, relationships with law enforcement, and the evolving, vital role that libraries play in our democracy. *Followed by a 20-minute talk-back with reps from local libraries and agencies who are helping those facing homelessness.... Read More
Ohio University School of Film Alums Bring Award-winning Feature Film, ‘Farmer of the Year’ to the Athena
Athena Cinema 20 S. Court St., Athens, OH, United StatesA feature film by OU School of Film Alums. 'Farmer of the Year', an award-winning feature film starring Barry Corbin ('Northern Exposure') and Terry Kiser ('Weekend at Bernies'). Drama with embedded comedy. 1h 43min. A deceptively simple look at aging, transitions, loss and family. Winner: New Filmmakers Forum at the St Louis Int'l Film... Read More
LIVING YEARS: Conversation With The Director
Athena Cinema 20 South Court Street, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin us Tuesday, August 30th at 7pm for a conversation with the director of Living Years, Brenda Williams Gillis, who made a documentary about her father’s life as a quadriplegic. Admission is free. About the Film September 8th, 1956, Highway 395, 33 miles north of Bishop, 4:15am., Gale Williams fell asleep at the wheel.... Read More
Fall Sustainability Series: REVOLUTION GENERATION
Athena Cinema 20 South Court Street, Athens, OH, United StatesSustainability Series Theme: Get Involved About the film The number of Millennials in the United States — those born between approximately 1978 and 2000 — is near 80 million people. They’re the most diverse generation in America, with 56 percent of them registered as politically Independent … and every single one of them will be needed... Read More
Fall Sustainability Series: THE STORY OF PLASTIC
Athena Cinema 20 South Court Street, Athens, OH, United StatesSustainability Series Theme: Pollution Prevention Week About the film The Story of Plastic is a searing exposé revealing the ugly truth behind plastic pollution and the false solution of plastic recycling. Different from every other plastic documentary you’ve seen, The Story of Plastic presents a cohesive timeline of how we got to our current global plastic pollution crisis... Read More
DIRTY DANCING: Fundraiser for Abortion Fund of Ohio
Athena Cinema 20 South Court Street, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin us Thursday, September 22nd at 7pm for a screening of DIRTY DANCING. This year marks the 35th anniversary of this timeless film, and the storyline started a dialogue about women’s reproductive rights. Admission is $10 and will be donated to Abortion Fund of Ohio. About the Film Baby (Jennifer Grey) is one listless summer away from... Read More
OU PARENTS WEEKEND: Monty Python and the Holy Grail: Sing Along!
Athena Cinema 20 South Court Street, Athens, OH, United StatesWe’re celebrating OU Parents weekend with a showing of MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, a classic comedy sure to have your parents in stitches. From its opening multi-language titles (that sure looks like Swedish) to the closing arrest of the entire Dark Ages cast by modern-day bobbies, Monty Python and the Holy Grail helped... Read More