Book and film group will explore South African topics

We’re in the midst of winter and there’s an opportunity to read books and watch movies from a much warmer climate and culture. WTIP volunteer Yvonne Mills spoke with Mary Ellen Ashcroft on North Shore Morning. 

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The group will meet at Cook County Higher Ed eight Thursdays from 6:00-8:30, during January, February and March. (You don’t need to come to all of the sessions.)
 
January 8-- Background to literature/film of Southern Africa. Watch Athol Fugard’s Master Harold and the Boys
January 15-- Discuss Alan Paton’s novel-- Cry the Beloved Country.
January 29—Watch Andre Brink’s--Dry White Season.
February 5-- Discuss Nadine Gordimer’s-- July’s People.
February 12-- Watch Athol Fugard’s TsoTsi.
February 26—Discuss J. M Coetzee’s Disgrace.
March 5—Watch Invictus and discuss some short readings by Nelson Mandela.
March 12-- Watch Long Night’s Journey Into Day. (Optional reading: Antjie Krog’s--Country of my Skull). Discuss some short readings by Desmond Tutu.
 

CONTACT: Mary Ellen Ashcroft
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: 387 1536

(Photo by Niall McNulty on Flickr)