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Friday Night Films: Screenings that Spark Conversation – TedTalks for Discussion Total Run Time: 61 min The Danger of a Single Story by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (2009) (Run Time 18:32) Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice -- and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding. Love, No Matter What by Andrew Solomon (2013) (Run Time: 23:13) What is it like to raise a child who's different from you in some fundamental way (like a prodigy, or a differently abled kid, or a criminal)? In this quietly moving talk, writer Andrew Solomon shares what he learned from talking to dozens of parents -- asking them: What's the line between unconditional love and unconditional acceptance? The Power of Vulnerability by Brene Brown (2010) (Run Time: 20:02) Brené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share. Itinerary: Doors Open at 6pm Refreshments and Snacks Served Films Begins Promptly at 6:30pm Discussion Follows Free Event, Donations Welcome BYOB permitted LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE – RSVP REQUIRED Carpooling Encouraged. Maximum of 12 seats available. RSVP through this Facebook Event Required. If you reply “Going” and can’t make it, please change your status so that someone else might have the opportunity to attend. We appreciate your kindness and consideration.