Join Us - Free Community Encores Sunday, October 3
Join us at the Sheridan Opera House Tomorrow Evening, Sunday October 3
Attention Telluride community members! Come join the Original Thinkers crew tomorrow for two free community encores of shows Becoming Braver and Joy Is An Inside Job at the Sheridan Opera House. Becoming Braver will take place 3 - 5pm and features the documentary Rebel Hearts, speakers Rosa Manriquez, Lenore Dowling, Pedro Kos. Joy is an Inside Job will take place 6 to 7:30pm and features film Mission: Joy and speakers Peggy Callahan, Louie Psihoyos, Sonja Lyubomirsky.
A negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours and proof of vaccination is required to attend.
OT 2021 pass holders will receive priority entry. Free entry is based on capacity- first come, first seated. Plan to arrive 30 minutes before show time.
Becoming Braver
3 - 5pm | Sheridan Opera House | Sunday, 10/3
In the late 60’s, social change percolated across America including in one unexpected precinct - the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary convent in Los Angeles. The feature documentary Rebel Hearts, directed by Pedro Kos, tells the riveting and rollicking story of these bold and defiant nuns who knew that the world was changing and they had to be part of it. The women went on to make art, march in Selma and push back against the sexism and broken infrastructure within the Catholic Church. As one might expect, they were met with deep and formidable opposition from the patriarchy in the Catholic Church, even though what the nuns were doing were acts of faith. Their resistance caused all sorts of turmoil for the Catholic Church and their impact continues to resonate today, inspiring a new generation of rebel hearts who are committed to love and equality.
Joy Is An Inside Job
6 to 7:30pm | Sheridan Opera House | Sunday 10/3
Our personal pursuit of joy can be complicated, layered and difficult. The thoughtful and uplifting documentary Mission: Joy wants to understand how to face this multi-layered challenge by exploring the unique friendship between Desmund Tutu and the Dalai Lama. The two holy men gathered in Dharamsala for several days of conversation and the film, directed by Oscar-winner Louie Psihoyos, consists of never-before-seen footage paired with beautiful animations. These two world religious leaders from vastly different backgrounds found hope, laughter and mutual companionship, offering lessons on how we can spread joy throughout our own lives. Co-directors Peggy Callahan and Louie Psihoyos join Sonja Lyubomirsky who studies happiness and is the author of The How of Happiness in conversation post-screening.
Can’t Make It? Check Out Our Virtual Programing
Original Thinkers is excited to offer virtual programing for the entire month of October. Ten ideas will be explored through riveting speakers, brilliant artists, indelible performances, terrific films and unforgettable stories. This year’s shows include a range of themes from joy, healing, living your truth, equity to reconstruction and agency. New this year is the OT Spotlight series, which will showcase the stories and work of fascinating individuals through talks, song and spoken word.
