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FILM FRIDAYS: Far From The Tree

February 9, 2018
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Pulitzer Hall, 2950 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 Joseph D. Jamail Lecture Hall, 3rd Floor
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FILM FRIDAYS: Far From The Tree First Andrew Solomon’s groundbreaking, bestselling book Far From the Tree examined how parents face their children’s extreme differences. Then filmmaker Rachel Dretzin adapted the book into a beautifully crafted documentary featuring families who offer intimate access to how they experience surprise, resilience, sorrow, courage, hope and joy. They have a lot to teach us about the depths of love as they confront conditions such as Down syndrome, autism and dwarfism. The film serves to challenge ideas of ‘normality’ and dispel fear over what’s perceived as ‘abnormal.’ Q & A after with Director Rachel Dretzin and Author Andrew Solomon. Pizza and prizes. No RSVP/registration required. Reminder: Spring semester films begin at 6:30. The FILM FRIDAYS documentary series is sponsored by the duPont-Columbia Awards and the J School Documentary Program.