November 28, 2006 :: No. 86
| What: |
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Cal State Fullerton is screening the 2006 film “Aurora Borealis,” starring Joshua Jackson and Donald Sutherland. |
| Where: |
Mackey Auditorium in the Ruby Gerontology Center |
| When: |
4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 |
| Cost: |
$1 |
| Synopsis: |
Winner of the Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival Jury Award, in addition to best actor and best supporting actor awards, “Aurora Borealis” follows the story of 25-year-old Minneapolis slacker Duncan (Jackson), who is content with shuffling aimlessly through life since the premature death of his father — hanging out with his friends and ditching one dead-end job after another. His life begins to turn around when he starts working at a nursing home to be near his gravely ill grandfather (Sutherland). With a newfound sense of purpose, plus a budding romance with a healthcare provide (Juliette Lewis), Duncan develops the motivation to take charge of his life. |
| Q&A With Film's Creators: |
A taped Q&A session with director James Burke and screenwriter Brent Boyd from the 1 p.m. screening (sold out) will be shown following the 4 p.m. film presentation. |
| Media Contact: |
OLLI at 657-278-2446 |
