An appreciation of film is all it takes to join this group. The 2025-26 season is our 27th year of celebrating the medium!
Our group meets at 7 pm, on the first Tuesday of each month from September through May, except December. We view the selected film on our own and then come together to discuss it. Typically, around a dozen people attend. In pre-COVID times, we met in members’ homes, but now we gather on Zoom; please contact info@fpcpaloalto.org for the link.
We talk about character transformation, cinematic values, etc, plus our perspectives on the faith and ethical issues raised by the films. Our discussions are rich with multiple views and observations, as well as lots of laughs and caring, all enriching our relationships. We close with prayers of the people.
Here is our 2025-26 schedule, chosen through our election process in the spring.
| Sept 2 | Perfect Days |
| Oct 7 | Meet John Doe |
| Nov 4 | Conclave |
| Jan 6 | Contact |
| Feb 3 | Will and Harper |
| Mar 3 | Inherit the Wind |
| April 7 | Penguin Lessons |
| May 5 | The Children’s Train |
Will and Harper (2024)
Director: Josh Greenbaum
Availability: Netflix
When Will Ferrell finds out his close friend of 30 years is coming out as a trans woman, the two decide to embark on a cross-country road trip to process this new stage of their relationship in an intimate portrait of friendship and transition. Will Ferrell isn’t very knowledgeable about trans issues at first, but he is eager to support his friend and they are both very open with questions and answers to help understand the experience.