Maltby Meaningful Movies: “Trickle Down Town,” 6:30 p.m. April 12 at the Sharingwood Association, 22105 East Lost Lake Road, Snohomish. This new film from a Seattle filmmaker, who will attend the screening, takes an up-close look at homelessness in Seattle. More at meaningfulmovies.org/neighborhoods/maltby-meaningful-movies/#events.
Historic Everett Theatre: “Neither Wolf Nor Dog,” a movie adapted from the acclaimed novel by Kent Nerburn, will be shown 7:30 p.m. April 13 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. The story follows a white author who gets sucked into the heart of contemporary Native American life in the sparse lands of the Dakotas by a 95-year-old Lakota elder and his sidekick. Tickets are $10. Call 425-258-6766. More at www.historiceveretttheatre.com.
Everett Meaningful Movies: “Elementary Genocide Part 1: The School to Prison Pipeline,” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. April 13 at the Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. This film addresses the social, cultural, political and personal ramifications of how the federal government allots money to each state to build prisons based on the failure rate of fourth- and fifth-graders. More at meaningfulmovies.org/neighborhoods/everett.
Critical Mass Film Series: “Zero Dark Thirty,” a movie on Osama bin Laden’s take down by Navy S.E.A.L. Team 6, will be shown beginning at 1 p.m. April 17 at the Everett main library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. in Everett. This movie chronicles the decade-long hunt for bin Laden. Jessica Chastain, Joel Edgerton and Chris Pratt co-star in the film. Each film in this series is preceded by information about the artists, genre, style and history. A brief discussion follows. Call 425-257-8000 or go to everettwa.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=4366 for more information.
Edmonds Diversity Film Series: Free screenings of topical films on themes related to diversity, inclusion and equity on third Saturdays at noon at the Edmonds Theater, 415 Main St., Edmonds. The final show in the series is “Paper Tigers” on April 20. More at www.diversity.edmondswa.gov.
Children’s film festival: Edmonds Center for the Arts presents Seattle Children’s Film Festival’s “Best of the Fest,” on April 27, featuring award-winning and audience favorite animated and live action short films from around the world. The animated program begins at 11a.m., with live action shorts at 1 p.m. During intermission, filmmaker and artist L. Fried will lead a free family activity in the lobby. Tickets are $10 for the full program, or $6 to attend one part only. $2 Arts for Everyone tickets are available for low-income families and seniors. Purchase tickets online at www.ec4arts.org or by phone at 425-275-9595.
Teenage angst: The documentary, “Raising Awareness Around Anxiety,” 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 29 at Jackson High School, 1508 136th St. SE, Mill Creek. Knowing that stress and anxiety is an issue with students, resources and suggestions for help will be offered. Parents/guardians, students and community members are invited to attend this free event, sponsored by the high school’s PTSA.
Sno-King Meaningful Movies: “Elementary Genocide Part 1: The School to Prison Pipeline,” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. May 11 at the Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 8109 224th St. SW, Edmonds. This film addresses the social, cultural, political and personal ramifications of how the federal government allots money to each state to build prisons based on the failure rate of fourth- and fifth-graders. More at meaningfulmovies.org/neighborhoods/edmonds/#events.
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