Went to see Louder than a Bomb at the Drexel Theatre......the movie was well done, and the subject matter was fabulous. Louder than a Bomb is a poetry slam contest conducted with high school students. The movie followed four students, and their teams in the Chicago area. The students write the poetry and then perform at a city wide high school competition. The kids were amazing....they each had experienced pain and anger, and were able to tell their story through poetry. The message gleaned from this movie, is that with encouragement and support kids can produce incredible results.
After the movie was over the director and one of the teachers from Chicago spoke and answered questions. Another bonus, a young woman from Eastmoor Academy who had won a poetry slam in Columbus, delivered her own poem.
The after movie discourse was wonderful, and shows why the Drexel Theatre is so special.....where else could you see a wonderful movie on a Saturday night and speak with the director and "actor". I love that Jeff Frank spoke to the audience, and that he brings such interesting shows to our city......the Drexel is a neighborhood gem, and we are lucky to have it.
The Drexel is showing HappyThankYouMorePlease this week-end, and Jesse Hara, and Josh Radnor will be here......how great is that.
Put your hand in mine and let us help one another to see things better...Monet
It's raining, again, so........Put on Your Pearls Girls and have a good week.