MAGPS and the Washington School of Psychiatry Group Psychotherapy Alumni Association co-sponsor a cinema series, open to all. The Friday evening event includes a light supper, a movie, and a discussion with a moderator. The event is free and all are welcome.

Friday, 25 April 2008: My Life as a Dog (Swedish—1987)

This film is a Drama/Comedy plus much more. The main character, Ingemar, is an 11 y/o boy who can not figure out why he is always getting in trouble. He also struggles to understand the meaning of the decisions that adults make. Through these processes, he attempts to cope with his own life situation and becomes identified with the down-trodden as a means to keep perspective in his life situations.

Ingemar searches for the meaning of blasting the dog Laika into space without enough food. He thinks that going to the moon may be a good thing. “Not that it is a bad place to be away out there in space, where you can see things more clearly and try to figure them out. You have to compare so you can keep a perspective,” he decides. With this mode of reasoning he copes with the sad situation of his mother’s illness and death and being shuffled back and forth between relatives.

There are tender moments in this film, “coming-of-age” erotic aspects of the boy’s life, and moments of naivety and confusion.

Moderated by: Anna Lake & Eileen McClatchy

Location: Washington School of Psychiatry's Conference Room 5028 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20016

Light dinner: 5:45 - 6:30 PM -- Movie: 6:30 - 9:30 PM -- CEUs: 2.5

Hosts: Anna Lake & Eileen McClatchy, Co-Chairs

Reservations Suggested: 202-237-2700

You do not have to be a member of WSP/GPAA or MAGPS to attend. A $10 contribution to cover food & wine will be collected.

Security Requirements: Arrive before 6:15. Movie seating is limited so reserve your space early. Please remain quiet in the hallways to respect therapy sessions in progress.