Friday Morning Outstanding Documentary Films    

Fall 2008

Friday 10 a.m. to 12 noon                       Library 3023

Marilyn McBride, Shirley Mayfield

Our committee has carefully chosen outstanding documentary films in many subject areas that we know will be of interest to members on Friday mornings.  This is a drop-in class with no signup required. 

Sept. 5:   Tesla: Master of Lightning

Nikola Tesla, the person responsible for developing AC power transmission and radio and many other inventions, is the focus of this scientifically accurate documentary.

Sept. 12:    Prophecy: The Next 1000 Years

Utilizing ancient sources from the Mayans to Nostradamus in addition to interviews with modern scholars and experts, this revealing documentary demonstrates how many of today's world events were eerily prophesied thousands of years ago and explores predictions that may be fulfilled within the next 1,000 years.

Sept. 19:   John Adams: Second U.S. President

We will view some of the seven-part miniseries chronicling the astonishing life of this Founding Father. 

Sept. 26:  Caruso: Voice of the Century

Perhaps the most famous opera star of all time, Enrico Caruso was at once silly and slapstick and brilliant. Like most artists, his life was less than calm and upright.