Welcome To Season 13!
January Film Showing – Eugene Premiere! *SOLD OUT*
Four Winters
January 15, 2026 6:30PM
Four Winters
Shattering the myth of Jewish passivity, FOUR WINTERS features the true story of over 25,000 Jewish partisans who courageously fought back against the Nazis and their collaborators from deep within the forests of WWII’s Belarus, Ukraine and Eastern Europe. Torn from their families by the ravages of Hitler’s armies, men and women, many barely in their teens, escaped into the forests, banding together in partisan brigades; engaging in treacherous acts of sabotage, blowing up trains, burning electric stations, and attacking armed enemy headquarters.
The last surviving partisans relive their journey in FOUR WINTERS, sharing their stories of resistance. Director Julia Mintz shines a spotlight on their transformation from young innocents raised in closely knit Jewish communities and families, to becoming fierce partisan soldiers with enduring hope, grit, magnificent courage and deep humanity. Featuring the photography of Faye Schulman, partisan photographer clad in her signature leopard coat, and through a fusion of inspiring and powerful first-person interviews with stunning archival footage, FOUR WINTERS uncovers secrets held for lifetimes, revealing a heartfelt narrative of heroism, determination and resilience.
90 minutes
Audience discussion panel after the film.
Author Clarice Wilsey will be joining us to share her book Letters From Dachau: A father’s witness of war, a daughter’s dream of peace.
Audience Discussion Panel
Latiffe Amado was born in Latin America with roots that stretch into the Middle East. She is an immigrant and community organizer fighting fascism and racist government systems, working in local government as an equity leader.
Reverend Alex Awad is a member of People for Peace and Justice in Palestine. Born and raised in Jerusalem, he and his wife Brenda served as missionaries with the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church in Israel/Palestine.
Sam Cook is an organizer with the Party for Socialism and Liberation.
Faith (she/her) is a community organizer and human rights activist from Eugene who focuses on immigrant and transgender rights.
Stan Taylor is the leader of Indivisible Eugene Springfield and a co-founder of the Activist Coalition of Eugene Springfield (ACES) which organized the Hands Off and No Kings protests.
February Film Showing – From Ground Zero: Stories From Gaza
From Ground Zero: Stories From Gaza
February 19, 2026 6:30PM
From Ground Zero: Stories From Gaza
From Executive Producer Michael Moore and Palestine’s Official Submission for the 2025 Academy Awards, From Ground Zero, is a collection of revealing stories from 22 Palestinian filmmakers living through war, who capture their lives in Gaza amidst war.
Using a blend of animation, documentary, and fiction, they create a powerful testament to the steadfastness of the human spirit. This film serves as a remarkable reflection of how art can thrive even in the darkest times, showcasing the enduring spirit and creativity that emerge amid ongoing devastation.
115 minutes
Audience discussion panel after the film.
Audience Discussion Panel
Reverend Alex Awad is a member of People for Peace and Justice in Palestine. Born and raised in Jerusalem, he and his wife Brenda served as missionaries with the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church in Israel/Palestine.
Norman Solomon is an American journalist, media critic, author and activist. His latest book, “War Made Invisible: How America Hides the Human Toll of Its Military Machine,” will be published by The New Press in June 2023. In a starred review, Kirkus Reviews called the book “a powerful, necessary indictment of efforts to disguise the human toll of American foreign policy.”
Encircle Films Presents: 2025 Current News and Updates
Encircle Films presented a “Citizen George Award” in honor of Frank Vignola to Mary Vignola and his family at the showinig of the documentary “Citizen George” on February 20, 2025 at the Art House.
Frank Vignola was an active Eugene environmental and anti-war activist before his death in 2023. He was a dedicated advocate for solar energy for over 50 years, helped to ban field burning in Oregon, and was an early developer of the Peace Park in Alton Baker Park, which honors Nobel Peace Prize winners.
Watch “In Memory of Frank Vignola” shown at the award presentation. https://youtu.be/WS4Ns4xQ-hI?si=OCWZuYCTreeVQEuV
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