Alexandria Public Schools Community Education

A look at the Apollo 11 mission to land on the moon led by commander Neil Armstrong and pilots Buzz Aldrin and Mike Collins. Post-Film Discussion Leader - Tom Obert

Filmed shortly after the 2014 Gaza war, this documentary examines how violence has transformed the lives of 10 Palestinian children. Post-Film Discussion Leader - Dave Anderson

Thirty years ago Bolshoi Orchestra conductor Andreï Filipov was fired for hiring Jewish musicians. Now a lowly janitor, an opportunity arises to gather his old musicians to go and pose as the official Bolshoi orchestra in Paris. Post-Film Discussion Leader - Judy Rose

Jiro Horikoshi studies assiduously to fulfill his aim of becoming an aeronautical engineer. As WWII begins, fighter aircraft designed by him end up getting used by the Japanese Empire against its foes. Post-Film Discussion Leader - Deb Trumm

This series enrolls you in the 4 Spring films: April 7 & 21 and May 5 & 19. Foreign movies are typically shown on the 1st Monday of the month and Documentaries on the 3rd Monday. Be sure to check each month's film schedule to confirm dates. You may wish to stay after the movie for a discussion of the film led by a member of the film study group. Location: Grand Arbor Theatre Savings of $5 for series: $15 for 4 films April 7 - "Le Concert" - Foreign: French April 21 - "Born in Gaza" - Documentary May 5 - "The Wind Rises" - Foreign: Japanese May 19 - "Apollo 11" - Documentary