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RENOWNED DIRECTOR’S FINAL FILM TACKLES ONE OF THE MOST FRAUGHT TOPICS OF TODAY
Joe Kennedy III, Marcela García, Ty Burr and more discuss Ken Loach’s “The Old Oak” and the immigrant crisis.
The movie screening will be September 12, 6 p.m., at the West Newton Cinema. The event will be a joint fundraiser for English for New Bostonians and the West Newton Cinema Foundation.
One of the best films of 2023, “The Old Oak” is a British drama about a poor mining town in the north of England, the title pub at which the locals gather, and the pub owner who befriends one of the town’s Syrian refugees and, in being welcomed into her community, is threatened with being ostracized from his own. It’s a humane masterpiece from writer-director Ken Loach, who, at 88, has announced that after more than three dozen movies, “The Old Oak” will be his last.
The film addresses one of the thorniest of modern issues, the international refugee crisis and its effects on local communities, and it does so in a way that is relevant both universally and to lived experiences in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Following the screening on the 12th, a distinguished panel will discuss the film and the issues faced by immigrants and local communities alike. Moderated by former Boston Globe film critic Ty Burr, the panel will include former Congressman Joe Kennedy III, Boston Globe reporter Marcela García, and others!
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About ENB
English for New Bostonians: Founded in 2001, English for New Bostonians (ENB) ensures access to high-quality English classes so that immigrants across race, education, and migratory backgrounds can pursue their aspirations and contribute to a Commonwealth that fully values their talents and voices. ENB supports English learning programs across the City of Boston for workers, parents/caregivers, small business owners, and offers career coaching to help ESOL students create employment pathways to advance financially and pursue their dreams. Currently, ENB is partnering with the Commonwealth to provide English learning opportunities to new arrivals residing in emergency assistance shelters across the state, advancing their journey toward economic independence. ENB also partners with employers to design and implement workplace English training.
To learn more, visit: www.
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Support English for New Bostonians (ENB) and help immigrants build a brighter future. Your donation ensures access to high-quality English classes, career coaching, and vital support for those striving to contribute their talents and pursue their dreams. Make a difference today and empower our community with the skills they need to succeed.
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