MAY COMING ATTRACTION:
“Something everyday needs to be sweet.” - Meg Ray
Synopsis: Meg Ray, is owner of the beloved Bay Area Miette pastry empire. But in this charming feature documentary there’s a tiny café on a remote island in the Baltic Sea at risk of closing down unless Meg and a small team of islanders can preserve it. Meg rediscovers lost joy, community and the powerful alchemy of sourdough in this multi-award winning feature documentary. “Sweet Story” is a reminder of what is possible when just a few people set out to make their small corner of the world a better place. Documentary – Non-Rated – 72 min. – In English and Swedish (with English subtitles). TRAILER
Bonus! This show includes a post-screening Q&A with the executive producer of the film, Michael Stern.
Friday, May 15th - 4:30 PM
Saturday, May 16th - 4:30 PM & 7:30 PM
WALNUT CREEK LIBRARY
1044 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
$14.00 GENERAL ADMISSION
Tickets available at the door FOR NON-MEMBERS on a first-come basis. NOTE: Some shows do sell out.
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sATURDAY, Nov. 14th, 4:30 PM, AND
SATURDAY, nov. 21st, 7:30 PM
An audience favorite at the Mill Valley Film Festival comes this yet-to-be-released new film by Mongolian filmmaker, Byambasuren Davaa. Synopsis: In a province in the middle of the Mongolian steppe, 11-year old Amra lives a traditional nomad life tending sheep with his family; until their peaceful routine is threatened by the encroachment of international mining companies, digging for gold and devastating the natural habitat. The boy’s father is the leader of the last nomads until he dies; and Amra is compelled to carry on his father's David vs. Goliath fight with his own cleverness and the tools of an 11-year-old boy. NR- Drama • Mongolia, with English • 97 min. TRAILER
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