A Place for Love, Hunting for Meaning in Grief: Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)

Screen Cares Interviews Black Barbie writer-director, Lagueria Davis!

In 2023, Screen Cares co-hosts Sarah & Jennie got to sit down with writer-director Lagueria Davis [https://www.allianceofwomendirectors.org/board-of-directors/director/lagueriadavis/] to discuss her creative process and vision in making the fantastic film Black Barbie. [https://www.blackbarbiefilm.com]In case you missed the episode before, we thought we'd release it again so that you can be sure to learn more about Davis' hard work and vision for this important film. At the time, the film had just been available within the film festival circuit but, unsurprisingly due to its popularity and positive reception, Black Barbie is now available for viewing on Netflix. [https://youtu.be/Itsg2V5PSkI?si=Z7THz10btk8L1_CI] Don't miss out on this wonderful celebration of Black joy, creativity, power, authenticity and why representation (even in the world of Barbie) matters. Also, click here [https://www.screencares.com/blog/dont-just-watch-black-barbie-a-documentary-see-it/]to read a blog post, written by Screen Cares co-host, Sarah, about the experience of watching Black Barbie at the Nashville Film Festival.  Visit www.ScreenCares.com [http://www.screencares.com/] for all of the resources mentioned in the episode and for additional Screen Cares content. Follow the podcast on Instagram @screencarespod [https://www.instagram.com/screencarespod/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/screencares]! Subscribe to Screen Cares wherever you enjoy podcasts to make sure you never miss an opportunity to watch better, together.

*Encore* Growing Up With the March Sisters: Little Women (1994)

Screen Cares [https://www.screencares.com/]' co-hosts, Jennie and Sarah,  discuss how a movie can become a cinematic portrayal of how movies can grow with a viewer over time. The story of the four March sisters has held a place in the hearts of readers since Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women more that 150 years ago. Their story entered into Jennie’s heart at the age of nine when she and her mother saw the 1994 film adaptation of Little Women [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110367/]. Jennie's affection for this cozy film has moved into the realm of film-friendship and she introduces listeners to the special lessons each character offers. Screen Shares Rating: [https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/346tq4/Blue_Coral_Delicate_Social_Media_Coach_Tips_List_Instagram_Post_1_askyq.jpg]Family Screen and Solo Screen Screen Sparks: * Are there any creative works that have grown with you? * Which Little Women character do you most strongly connect with, and has that changed over time? * What is the balance between our responsibility to ourselves vs our family? * How can loss propel and stunt one’s growth in life? * How can engaging with creative works and processes help you grow? Please click HERE [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSxquuQarMerrbGgmq96iGlEDfJl_72hh6qjl8XYRShyTITU3nzE96Mkrx5gXLwQw/pub] for the transcript of this episode. This episode originally aired on May 22, 2023. Visit www.ScreenCares.com [http://www.screencares.com/] for all of the resources mentioned in the episode and for additional Screen Cares content. Follow the podcast on Instagram @screencarespod [https://www.instagram.com/screencarespod/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/screencares]! Subscribe to Screen Cares wherever you enjoy podcasts to make sure you never miss an opportunity to watch better, together.

*Encore* Surviving the Suburbs: Pleasantville (1998)

What does the punk band, The Descendents, folk musician and activist Malvina Reynolds' song "Little Boxes" and the 1998 movie, Pleasantville, have in common? They all spark a conversation about finding your place in a world that feels like it squashes personhood and originality. Screen Cares hosts, Sarah & Jennie, discuss how a move to the dreaded suburbs can still result in honoring your identity in this fun episode. Screen Shares Rating: Pleasantville (1998) is a great Family Screen to spark conversations about what your residential values are when you have the privilege to choose where to live, and most importantly, how to maintain your individuality. Click HERE [https://docs.google.com/document/u/2/d/e/2PACX-1vSJj7aArjS8sVAcd7Zxw4x-AGrRs5GaKMVvLjY6_KP3hA_FAZjpHjwGlvoXSuPXKg/pub] for a transcript of today's episode.  This episode originally aired on April 3, 2023.  Visit www.ScreenCares.com [http://www.screencares.com/] for all of the resources mentioned in the episode and for additional Screen Cares content. Follow the podcast on Instagram @screencarespod [https://www.instagram.com/screencarespod/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/screencares]! Subscribe to Screen Cares wherever you enjoy podcasts to make sure you never miss an opportunity to watch better, together.

A Place for Love, Hunting for Meaning in Grief: Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)

Screen Cares [http://www.screencares.com] hosts, Sarah & Jennie invite listeners to join them for an emotional conversation about how love can fuel both grief and healing. Jennie uses the movie Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4698684/]to process the loss of her sixteen-year-old dog, Epona. We discover that there's room for laughter even during the saddest of times, and that movies can make room for conversations that help us find a place for love to go once our loved ones are gone. Screen Shares Rating: Family Screen Screen Sparks: * Like the aunt in Hunt for the Wilderpeople, have you ever loved someone or something that no one else understood/loved?  * What role does being a caretaker play in the formation of love and commitment?  * Does thinking about death give value to life? * How can we support those we love who are grieving?  * If you have lost someone important to you, how would you want to be supported? Click HERE [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQjZDLzBQg2WFee7vX2W9JZ1mZBX2eB93DvNpteopwY3Ka5IswB8Mg8Fpr_VJz_FeQLIjTqw2y28y6L/pub]for a full transcript of today's episode and more pictures of Epona. Visit www.ScreenCares.com [http://www.screencares.com/] for all of the resources mentioned in the episode and for additional Screen Cares content. Follow the podcast on Instagram @screencarespod [https://www.instagram.com/screencarespod/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/screencares]! Subscribe to Screen Cares wherever you enjoy podcasts to make sure you never miss an opportunity to watch better, together.

Be An Ally: Nimona (2023)

Screen Cares [https://www.screencares.com/] hosts, Sarah & Jennie, received a listener question for this week's episode: "My children care about inclusivity and equity but express that they aren't sure if their individual efforts matter, and express that it's hard to always keep up the 'good fight' against hatred. Is there a film that I could show my children that could demonstrate how important it is to be an active ally?" This was a challenging question but we've got the perfect film! And while the PG-rated film, Nimona (2023), [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19500164/] based on ND Stevenson's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ND_Stevenson]graphic novel, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nimona] is a fantastic screening choice for kids, it also is wildly entertaining and inspiring enough for humans of all ages. Nimona demonstrates the immense value of acknowledging and celebrating human differences and the value of being brave enough to be a true friend and ally. Screen Shares Rating: Family Screen and Little Screen Screen Sparks 1. Think about an issue of identity that feels uncomfortable for you. Discomfort often comes from fear, rather than blind hatred. So, ask yourself this: What are you afraid of? Why are you uncomfortable with elements of someone else’s identity that don't impact you? 2. How do your relationships with individuals impact your ability to have compassion? Think about a time when you or someone you love has suffered. How can you generalize your feelings of compassion towards your loved one to someone not known to you, who is also suffering? 3. There have been several recent examples of public backlash for inclusion of depictions of same-sex relationships or affection. There are also lots of examples of suggestive heterosexual content in media marketed to children that receive much less backlash. What are some ways in which we can address this? 4. Why do we avoid making other people uncomfortable by remaining silent to offensive comments or behavior? Click HERE [https://drive.google.com/file/d/142Lz48kvyEk8JLBbn4PWLifeIAUh7pJS/view?usp=share_link]for a full transcript and full list of resources from today's episode. Visit www.ScreenCares.com [http://www.screencares.com/] for all of the resources mentioned in the episode and for additional Screen Cares content. Follow the podcast on Instagram @screencarespod [https://www.instagram.com/screencarespod/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/screencares]! Subscribe to Screen Cares wherever you enjoy podcasts to make sure you never miss an opportunity to watch better, together.