
Silence by Shusaku Endo
Seventeenth-century drama of Jesuit priests facing brutal persecution and forced renunciations in feudal Japan, shown as Martin Scorsese's cinematic adaptation; post-screening discussion hosted by Books That Age Like Wine in a casual pizza setting.
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Screening of a thoughtful film exploring justice, healing, and second chances, followed by a panel discussion, live acoustic interludes, and a reception for restorative justice conversation and community connection.
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