P4P presents 3 films at Dover Library in March

3 Films for Thought

Tuesday nights, March 3, 17 & 31 at 6:30 p.m.
Dover Public Library • 45 South State Street
Free and open to the public


Tuesday, March 3, 6:30 p.m.:
“The Narrow Path: Walking Toward Peace and Nonviolence with John Dear” – Directed by Gerard Thomas Straub
The film looks closely at the life of John Dear, S.J., who is following in the footsteps of the great apostles of nonviolence: Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., Dorothy Day, Thomas Merton, Oscar Romero, Daniel & Philip Berrigan. John Dear, who lives the message of the nonviolent Jesus, has been arrested and often imprisoned 75 times for his actions of nonviolent resistance against the military-industrial complex. 108 minutes


Tuesday, March 17, 6:30 p.m.:
“Poet of Poverty” – Directed by Sean Dougherty, Tana Ross & Freke Vuijst, narrated by Martin Sheen
The film is based on the letters of Father Michael Doyle, priest at Sacred Heart Church of Camden, New Jersey. Born in Ireland, Father Doyle came to Camden over forty years ago and never left. His words bear witness to the total neglect of America’s poorest city and the lives lived amidst urban decay, drug trade, murders, prostitution, and economic racism. There is anger in Doyle’s letters, and sadness and despair, but also delight in the small accomplishments of the community, and the parish priest’s faith and hope for the children of Camden. 52 minutes


Tuesday, March 31, 6:30 p.m.:
“The End of America” – Directed by Annie Sundberg and Ricki Stern
The film is based on The New York Times best seller by the same name written by Naomi Wolf. In a stunning indictment of sweeping policy changes during the Bush Administration, author Naomi Wolf makes a chilling case that American democracy is under threat by investigating parallels between our current situation and the rise of dictators and fascism in once-free societies. She urges regular citizens to take back our legacy of freedom and justice. 71 minutes


Presented by Picnic for Peace & Pacem in Terris in the interest of public awareness, there is no admission fee, but the hat will be passed after each showing to help defray expenses. For more information, call Picnic for Peace at (302) 734-3442 or visit our website at picnicforpeace.org