Seats left for documentary ‘Race to Nowhere’ Mon.

Seats left for documentary ‘Race to Nowhere’ Mon.

Posted on 17 January 2011.

Tickets are still available for the Community School of Davidson’s screening of the documentary “Race to Nowhere” on Monday, Jan. 17 at 1 and 7 p.m. The event was rescheduled because of the snow and ice storm last week.

The documentary examines the problems with teen achievement culture. A concerned mother turned filmmaker aimed her camera at the culture of hollow achievement and pressure to perform has invaded America’s schools and how it is affecting the students who live in it.

The event will include a 30-minute panel discussion following the film with experts including counselors, psychiatrists, college admission specialists, pediatricians, and educators.

Organizers said an online reservation problem led them to believe the show was sold out. But it turns out tickets are still available for both the 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. showings. The documentary will be shown at the CSD elementary/Middle school location, 565 Griffith St. For reservations, email debbierichardson@roadrunner.com

RELATED LINKS

Oct. 13, 2010, WFAE.org, “‘Race To Nowhere’ Film Scrutinizes Achievement Culture in Education” - WFAE’s Scott Graf interviewed director Vicki Abeles.

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Movie showtimes

Our Town Cinemas, 227 Griffith St., Sadler Square, Davidson. Box office opens daily 1 p.m. Advance tickets and reservations: 704-237-3238 NOTE: Parentheses indicate matinee prices.

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THURSDAY, FEB. 9

THE DESCENDANTS (R) - (1:15), (4:15), 7:15. MAN ON A LEDGE (PG-13) - (1:40), (4:20), 7:25. THE IRON LADY (PG-13) - (1:20), (4:10), 7:10. THE ARTIST (PG-13) - (1:30), 7:00. HUGO (PG) - (4:00 PM).

FEB. 10-16

THE VOW (PG-13) - Fri & Sat: (1:40), (4:10), 7:10, 9:40; Sun - Thu: (1:40), (4:10), 7:10. JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND (PG) - Fri & Sat: (1:30), (4:00), 7:00, 9:30; Sun - Thu: (1:30), (4:00), 7:00. SAFE HOUSE (R) - Fri & Sat: (1:25), (4:15), 7:15, 9:55; Sun - Thu: (1:25), (4:15), 7:15. THE DESCENDANTS (R) - Fri & Sat: (1:15), (4:20), 7:20, 9:50; Sun - Thu: (1:15), (4:20), 7:20.

Our Town Cinemas will resume showing the popular TV drama "Walking Dead" on Sundays. Contact the ticket office for show times. ... Also, starting this week, Service Industry Night will be held Monday nights with admission and food specials for service industry workers.

FEB. 17-23

THIS MEANS WAR (PG-13) - Fri & Sat: (1:50), (4:30), 7:25, 9:45; Sun - Thu: (1:50), (4:30), 7:25. THE VOW (PG-13) - Fri & Sat: (1:40), (4:10), 7:10, 9:40; Sun - Thu: (1:40), (4:10), 7:10. JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND (PG) - Fri & Sat: (1:30), (4:00), 7:00, 9:30; Sun - Thu: (1:30), (4:00), 7:00. SAFE HOUSE (R) - Fri & Sat: (1:25), (4:15), 7:15, 9:55; Sun - Thu: (1:25), (4:15), 7:15.

Thursday is "Night for the Trust" at Our Town Cinemas, with $1 from all ticket sales going to a scholarship fund being set up by Davidson College students for a member of next year's incoming class.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Academy Awards Night will be held Feb. 26, with the Academy Awards being shown live on the theater's 20-foot HD screens. Guests are invited to dress up, walk the red carpet and have their photos taken as though they were watching the awards at the Kodak Theater. Contact the ticket office for more details.

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