In 2023, Screen Cares co-hosts Sarah & Jennie got to sit down with writer-director Lagueria Davis to discuss her creative process and vision in making the fantastic film Black Barbie. 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. 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 to read a blog post, written by Screen Cares co-host, Sarah, about the experience of watching Black Barbie at the Nashville Film Festival.

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Screen Cares' 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. 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: 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?

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This episode originally aired on May 22, 2023.

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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.

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This episode originally aired on April 3, 2023.

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Screen Cares 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) 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?

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Screen Cares 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), based on ND Stevenson's graphic novel, 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?

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Happy Halloween! It's the final episode of Screen Cares' special October series, Screen Scares. This week, we're highlighting a horror film by the incredible writer and director, Jennifer Kent. Sarah believes Kent's film, The Babadook (2014), shows us that we can close the loop and find resolution even when things feel dark and difficult. Jennie says that this movie is, "The Shining, but for Moms." Either way you look at it, The Babadook is a movie demands to be talked about.

Screen Shares Rating: The Babadook is a surprising Work Screen but its narrative structure opens the door for conversation about the value of being supportive, curious and empathetic to the experiences of others.

While Screen Scares Month is coming to a close, regular Screen Cares programming will be back next week with more great conversations about how you can find the meaning in the films you watch.

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Resources:
No One Understands Motherly Woes Like Jennifer Kent
Jennifer Kent Names Her 10 Favourite Horror Movies
Murder of Kitty Genovese
The Bystander Effect
Bystander Intervention Training Programs
If You See Something, Say Something

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As a child, the idea that a boy mouse can save the world from witches seems empowering and plausible, while the specter of being trapped in a painting-never to experience life- presents a greater threat. As an adult, fears change to those of a caretaker sheltering the fragility of our children. This Screen Scares episode looks at how fear can be planted in children, and how fear can evolve over time through a discussion of the 1990 adaption of the Roald Dahl novel, The Witches. Listen, but whatever you do, don’t eat the soup.

The Witches (1990) IMDB Page

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Screen Shares Rating:
Little Screen-Watch The Witches (1990) with kids in your life who aren't too bothered by scary puppets, but are interested in seeing kids save the world.
Work Screen- The Witches (1990) could be a novel and insightful viewing experience for work settings, because of its depiction of convention life and blindly following leaders.

Resources
‘The Witches’ ending explained: What changed and what stayed the same from Roald Dahl’s book
The Horror Behind The Witches’ Scariest Scene
Remembering Roald Dahl’s vicious letter to Jim Henson attacking his adaptation of ‘The Witches’
The Witches Graphic Novel

Episode cover art features the original movie poster for The Witches (1990) created by artist Greg Winters

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After covering the 54th Nashville Film Festival for Screen Cares, Sarah considers a comment a frenemy said about these types of events: "Film festivals are just fancy parties and pats on the back." Sarah reflects on the dozens of film festivals she's attended and on the authentic conversations she was grateful to have with festival attendees, industry folk and creators, Lagueria Davis, Writer-Director of Black Barbie: A Documentary and Henry Nelson, Writer-Director of Asleep in my Palm and concludes that film festivals matter!

This special bonus episode is read and written by Screen Cares co-host, Sarah Woolverton-Mohler, and is available on our website here.

*Click here for exciting news about Black Barbie: A Documentary*

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