Project 3 Unreel Screenings 106–11–2025 Three academics, two filmmakers, a photographer, and a visual artist gathered in the pink room of Chapter House community space, watched films in silence. We were an intimate group of close friends and new acquaintances, volunteering our time together. During our introductions, Grace asked us to share what we loved about watching movies or which aspects of film we connected with. Some spoke of their preference for visual feasts and the aesthetics, while others focused on language and dialogue as ways to relate to a film. We discussed the joy of the shared film-watching experience: our preferences, likes, and dislikes, our critiques. I remember the quiet anticipation as I watched the others watching. I waited to hear from the next speaker, listening intently to their thoughts, and reflecting on how different their perspective was from my own. The learnings flowed through the night, continued well into dinner, and, for me, linger to this day. Then I wondered, if there are more of these conversation circles, what else could we learn and who else could we learn from?
“Please Read It For Me to Rest in Peace” (Brazil) “At Home But Not At Home” (India, USA) “Third Grandma” (China)