This Saturday, Dec. 8, Rev. Fritz Ritsch will be a panel member in a discussion following the movie “Little Town of Bethlehem,” a film in the city’s annual “Movies That Matter” event. “Movies that Matter” takes place from 1-9 pm at the Rose Marine Theater, 1440 North Main Street. It commemorates Human Rights Day.
“Little Town of Bethlehem” opens at 4:00 pm. The panel discussion immediately follows it. The film follows the lives of three men in modern day Bethlehem—a Christian, a Muslim, and a Jew. The panel likewise will be interfaith. A reception will be held from 5:45 to 6:45 pm in the Gallery of the Rose Marine Theater.
Below is detailed information and links from the City of Fort Worth website. Hope you can come!
Movies that Matter
December’s event is a Special Celebration Commemorating International Human Rights Day.
1 – 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, Rose Marine Theater, 1440 North Main Street
Admission is free but seating is limited. Tickets for each film will be distributed on a first come, first served basis beginning 15 – 30 minutes before the program. Check the individual movie listings below for the exact time of ticket distribution and movie start. The auditorium seats 250. The films will be shown with English subtitles so as to accommodate the deaf and hard of hearing.
A reception will be held from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. in The Gallery of the Rose Marine Theatre.
Little Town of Bethlehem
A gripping story (2010, PG-13, 75 minutes) of three men, born into violence, who are willing to risk everything to bring an end to violence in their lifetime. A Christian, a Muslim, and a Jew-shaped by events of their Palestinian and Israeli upbringing-find inspiration in the words and actions of Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi. Sami, Ahmad, and Yonatan believe that violence can indeed be stopped but recognize their own struggles will remain. Yet they will struggle together to discover a common humanity through non-violent action. In the city of Bethlehem where it is said God became man, these men stand alongside others whose central desire is to be accepted and treated as fully human. Their story brings fresh hope to the ongoing conflict between Palestine and Israel while taking a stand against violence throughout the world.
Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Program begins at 4 p.m. Tickets are free to the general public and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis beginning at 3:30 p.m. The auditorium seats 250.
A reception will be held from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. in The Gallery of the Rose Marine Theatre.
Preview the trailer.