The Good Shepherd Film Discussion Series is for folks interested in watching a good movie and learning a thing or two in the process.  The group meets in the Fellowship Hall at Good Shepherd once per month on Saturdays at 6:15 pm (either the 2nd or 3rd Saturday of the month - see the schedule below for details). 

Films are generally rated PG-13, although the occasional R-rated film will be shown provided the content and subject matter are appropriate to an adult church discussion group.

This year's film series theme is "Do the Right Thing (The Choices We Make)".  Doug McConnell, event organizer, provides a description of the types of movies we'll be watching this year:

"Decisions, decisions, decisions…..we make so many in the course of a day! Some decisions seem rather minor in importance, but others are far more significant. At times, these decisions will affect the lives and well-being of others. Our new Good Shepherd film discussion series will examine this issue as it relates to our Christian faith. Sometimes, the issue at hand will involve clear social and moral issues. At other times, the struggle may be more personal in nature. How does one go about doing the “right thing,” even if this path is sometimes fraught with conflict, stress, or even danger? "

Some snacks are provided at each session and folks are invited to bring their dinner or other snacks to enjoy.  The sessions are open to both member and non-members, so bring a film-loving friend!

The films for the 2022-2023 Film Discussion Series are:

• September 17: A Man for All Seasons (1966)
• October 8: High Noon (1952)
• November 12: The Verdict (1982)
• December 10: Eye in the Sky (2015)
• January 14: Fill the Void (2012)
• February 11: The Sea Inside (2004)
• March 11: Up in the Air (2009)
• April 15: I Never Sang for My Father (1970)
• May 20: The Front (1976)
• June 10^: Casablanca (1942)

Questions or want to be put on the email list?  Contact event organizer, Doug McConnell at dmcconne@heidelberg.edu.

For past summaries of the films or at-home guides to watch on your own, head on over to members.goodshepherd.com and connect with the "Good Shepherd Film Discussion Series" article.