Every First Monday 6:30 p.m.
New New Buffet, 3822 Belt Line Road in Addison
At our Sip and Scene dinners, we gather to discuss previously-watched films that feature strong female characters or explore topics significant to women. The evening starts with a delicious Chinese buffet at 6:30 p.m., followed by discussion at 7:00 p.m. (Dinner is BYOD)
October 7 Cabrini
The film depicts the life of Catholic missionary Francesca Cabrini, portrayed by Cristiana Dell ‘Anna, as she encounters resistance to her charity and business efforts in New York City. Cabrini explores the sexism and anti-Italian bigotry faced by Cabrini and others in New York City in the late 19th century. Streaming on Prime
November 4 The Woman Who Loves Giraffes
Dr. Anne Innis Dagg re-traces the steps of her groundbreaking 1956 journey to South Africa to study giraffes in the wild – and discovers a startling contrast between the world of giraffes she once knew and the one it has become. Weaving through the past and present, her harrowing journey gives us an intimate look into the factors that destroyed her career and the forces that brought her back. Streaming on Prime
December 2 Common Ground (Special Screening at NELLY’s HOUSE)
Independent farmers implementing historic indigenous techniques demonstrate how changing agricultural practices could potentially save the world.
January 6 BORDER
Customs officer Tina is known for her extraordinary sense of smell. It’s almost as if she can sniff out the guilt on anyone hiding something. But when Vore, a suspicious-looking man, walks past her, her abilities are challenged for the first time ever. Tina can sense Vore is hiding something she can’t identify. Even worse, she feels a strange attraction to him. As Tina develops a special bond with Vore and discovers his true identity, she also realizes the truth about herself!
February 3 Devi
A short film – A tale of nine women navigating through an unusual sisterhood thrust upon them by circumstances.