MAGPS sponsors a cinema series, open to all. The mission of the series is to promote connection for MAGPS members between conferences, serve to promote the conferences, provide stimulating learning experiences on issues including, but not limited to, group, diversity, and ethics. The event includes refreshments, a movie, and a lively discussion with a moderator. We are currently planning an upcoming season and have two movies currently planned:.
Upcoming Events:
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SOLD OUT, sorry, no more space is available!
February 4, 2012 Lenore Pomerance
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The Cats of Mirikitani (2006)
She gradually pieces together the story of his life: born in California, educated in Hiroshima, escaped Japanese military by returning to California to pursue painting, only to be imprisoned at the Tule Lake Internment Camp where he lost his American citizenship. Installed in Hattendorf’s small apartment all he wants to do is continue his art. Fiercely independent, he initially resists Hattendorf’s attempts to get him social security and to discover the fate of his citizenship. It is through their relationship and her persistent but ultimately successful efforts to help him find a place in American society that he gains peace and acceptance of the historical trauma that derailed his life. More about the film: thecatsofmirikitani.com & blog.magps.org Learning Objectives
Discussion Leader Lenore M Pomerance, MSW, CGP has a private psychotherapy practice in Washington D.C. with a specialty in menopause, mid-life and sexuality issues. She has presented workshops on sexuality and aging, sexual desire, working with the dying, and psychotherapy and religion for the American Academy of Psychotherapists. Her essay, “Aging Baby Boomers: Denying Death and Menopause” was published in the Academy’s journal Voices in 2003. In 2008 she presented a workshop on “Sexual Desire: What’s Normal” in Matsue, Japan. SPECIAL BONUS EVENT: Lenore will be holding a sushi making clinic before the movie. The sushi will be eaten by all participants before the film. Space is limited for the sushi event (about 8 spaces left) and for the film so please register soon if you are interested in coming.
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March 31, 2012 Venus Masselam & Marc Hafkin
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The Band's Visit (Bikur Ha-Tizmoret) (2007) |
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Aging, homelessness, racial discrimination, culture, rage, pride, resilience and restitution are the major themes that are woven through this poignant film. “Jimmy” Tsutomu Mirikitani was an 85 year old artist living on the streets of New York when documentarian, Linda Hattendorf invited him into her home to escape the toxic fallout of the World Trade Center attack.
Location: 6014 28th Street North, Arlington, VA 22207 >>>> Map & Directions Here
Sushi clinic (limited seating): 4:45pm
Light dinner: 5:45 - 6:30 PM
Movie: 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Cost: Donate what you can.
Continuing Education - Application is pending for 2.5 CEs for Professional Counselors, Clinical Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psychologists.
RSVP: Please email cinema@magps.org to reserve your space! Don't forget to mention the Sushi Clinic to be held at 4pm prior to the movie if you are interested in participating on February 4th.
Disclosure of Commercial Support and the Unlabeled use of a commercial product. No member of the planning committee and no member of the faculty for this event have a financial interest or other relationship with any commercial product(s) discussed in this educational presentation.
