3:00 PM to 4:15 PM
Harrisville Arts Council, Inspiration Alcona, Women to Women Michigan Magazine, and Mitten Women Productions presents a screening of "The Teacher and the Student" short film directed and co-produced by Harrisville resident Mary Ellen Jones and co-written with fellow Michigander Nicole Wallace.
Logline: A homeless thespian alters a teen's destiny in Flint, MI
Synopsis: The story is told in flashbacks from 2013 during a polar vortex in Flint, MI back to 2003 when the main character Ella St. John is 13 years old. The film explores Ella's journey from bullied teenager to Broadway star with lessons from an unexpected mentor. Ella is mixed race - and without her mother around, is having a difficult time. She is unsure of how to navigate both cultures. She uses her music and poetry to work through her feelings. Jimmy, a homeless man, helps her to shape an authentic voice for her songwriting and poetry and a chance at winning a prestigious scholarship in performing arts.
The Teacher and the Student short film screenings, panel and reception is made possible with sponsorships from the Harrisville Arts Council, Inspiration Alcona, Women to Women Michigan Magazine, and Mitten Women Productions.
This project is funded in part from the Michigan Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
http://theteacherandthestudent.com/
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PG 13-please be advised
Limited Seating
Please RSVP to Mary Ellen Jones
Alcona County Library
Harrisville Branch
312 W. Main Street
Harrisville, MI 48740
