Atheism Goes to the Movies
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Film/Movie
Lecture/Talk/Discussion/Panel/Q&A
Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation
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Date & Time
Sun, Feb 18 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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820 N Fairview Ave., Goleta
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Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Filmmaker, playwright and screenwriter Jeff Jackson talks about how atheism has been depicted in the movies and on television.
Jeff wrote, directed, and starred in the acclaimed short film, Our First Fight, a romantic comedy which toured film festivals around the world. His feature-length screenplay, White Collared, a black comedy set in corporate America, won Best Screenplay at the Santa Barbara Film Festival and was acquired by Sundance-winning film producers Filbert Steps.
His first work as a playwright for the stage was the book and lyrics for a musical adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, which was produced off-Broadway and starred Tony® nominee Hunter Foster. The Associated Press praised it for “bringing the classic tale thrillingly to life,” and Bloomberg Radio hailed it as “Riveting!” and “Totally exciting!” His second play, Two Point Oh, a dark comedy that presaged futuristic tech fare like Black Mirror, debuted in Detroit where the Free Press called it “compelling,” “gripping,” and “one of the most thought-provoking plays of the season.” In its NY debut, Two Point Oh received unanimously positive reviews and was a “Critic’s Pick” in the New York Times, which praised it as “smart, provocative, and funny.” Most recently, Jeff wrote, directed and produced the groundbreaking hybrid video game/live-action movie Daemon 9. It was universally praised by players and press alike. The Horror Network hailed it as “an astonishing achievement.” Jeff has also directed several theatrical productions in the New York area including the NYMF Festival winner Love in the Middle Ages and an acclaimed regional production of the musical Ragtime. 
This program is sponsored by the Humanist Society of Santa Barbara. You are invited to join them in person or online.
When: SUNDAY February 18, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm PST
This program will be presented live at the Sanctuary Room, Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church, 820 North Fairview Avenue, Goleta, CA, AND on Zoom.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88193881833.