Conscious Cinema: O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Saturday, May 24th, 6:00 p.m.

“O Brother, Where Art Thou?” is a 2000 satirical comedy-drama musical film written, produced, co-edited, and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. The story is set in the Deep South during the Great Depression of the 1930s, when three convicts escape from jail and set out to pursue freedom and the promise of a fortune in buried treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them. With nothing to lose and still in shackles, their hasty run takes them on an incredible journey with remarkable adventures and colorful characters.

A multi-layered film, it is a hero’s journey loosely based on Homer’s “Odyssey.” Themes of race, poverty and economic progress are woven into the story, which is set to a soundtrack of period folk music, which won a Grammy for Album of the Year in 2002. It stars George Clooney, John Turturro, and Tim Blake Nelson, with Charles Durning, Michael Badalucco, John Goodman and Holly Hunter in supporting roles.

“Absurdly entertaining and witty, this singular film spills over into magical realism as it entangles history with mythology — and, of course, music.” — Luke Buckmaster, The Guardian.

Saturday, May 24th, 6:00 p.m. seating; film starts at 6:30 p.m., Cascadia House, admission: Free. Any donations for time and expenses are appreciated.

First-come, first served. Please reserve your space(s) on our website so we know that you are coming, and please only reserve a place when you are truly attending in consideration for others and your hosts. The private Vancouver residence address will be given upon sign-up.

Vaccination status will not be checked; we are assuming that our guests will be responsible and not put others at risk if they are showing symptoms of a communicable illness.

Please bring a pillow to ensure your comfort, and a healthy finger food or beverage to share.

Come and meet like-minded spiritual and metaphysical community at the Cascadia House Conscious Cinema gatherings held monthly. We have a brief social meet-and-greet and show a film chosen specifically nourish our spirits — whether comedy, drama, documentary, or ??? We’re open to your suggestions! There will be an intermission to mingle, meet, and discuss. After the film we’ll continue the discussion, and simply socialize!

The Cascadia Room has a theater screen with HD projector and high-quality sound. We can seat about 18 people on backjacks (which are floor seats), as well as snuggly foam mats and pillows so you can recline while watching.