something to talk about

Something to Talk About introduces new, socially-relevant and critically-acclaimed documentary features. All screenings will begin at 11 AM at Laemmle’s Monica 4, Claremont 5, NoHo 7 and Playhouse 7.

November 16 and 17: SHORED UP ~ When Superstorm Sandy devastated the East Coast, it was a wake up call to a new reality. Shored Up takes us to the heart of the climate change controversy, following communities in New Jersey and North Carolina where politics, economics and science collide.

November 23 and 24: JFK: A PRESIDENT BETRAYED ~ Narrated by Morgan Freeman, this film reveals new evidence how JFK embarked on secret back channel peace efforts with Nikita Khrushchev & Fidel Castro, determined to get out of Vietnam despite intense opposition inside his own government.

November 30 and December 1: DESERT RUNNERS ~ A diverse cast of non professional runners attempt to complete the most difficult ultramarathon race series on Earth. Their dramatic journey takes them across the World's most picturesque yet brutal landscapes, pushing their bodies, hearts and spirits through a myriad of external and internal obstacles.

December 7 and 8: HAITI UNTOLD ~ The personal journey of a few famous and not-so-famous individuals who have put their heads and hearts to the task of effecting radical change in Haiti.

December 14 and 15: DRAWING DEAD ~ The highs and lows of online poker from two very different perspectives: a professional poker player worth millions, and a gambling addict.