From social issues to inspiring lives, each screening showcases a unique perspective on the world around us.
Bring a friend, settle in, and stay for a relaxed post-film chat with fellow doco lovers.
Docutopia screenings happen towards the end of the month, 6-8pm at Reservoir Library.
** Please note: Reservoir Library is based inside the Reservoir Community and Learning Centre and there is a car park at the back of the building
Anonymous Club: Courtney Barnett (2021)
A raw and intimate picture of enigmatic singer-songwriter, Courtney Barnett—an anti-influencer who is a powerful voice for our times, a recluse acclaimed by audiences the world over and a strong female artist in conflict with herself.
A Kanopy film. Rated M.
Tuesday 28 April, 6-8pm, Reservoir Library
Spellbound (2003)
Eight youthful competitors travel with their families to Washington, D.C. to compete in the 1999 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Under heavy pressure to perform, the children struggle to advance toward the championship while approaching competitive spelling with the focus and intensity of Olympic athletes.
Rated G.
Tuesday 26 May, 6-8pm, Reservoir Library
Charmian Clift: Life Burns High (2024)
Follows the life of one of Australia's finest writers, from her early days in Kiama, to her time in Hydra, Greece, and to her tragic early death in 1969, exploring her work and what was left unfinished.
Warning: This documentary includes adult themes including substance abuse, mental illness, and suicide.
Rated M.
Tuesday 23 June, 6-8pm, Reservoir Library
Murderball (2005)
Celebrate Disability Pride Month at this screening of Murderball. The film chronicles the fierce rivalry between the American and Canadian wheelchair rugby teams leading up to the 2004 Paralympic Games. It focuses on the brutal, full-contact sport played by quadriplegics, highlighting the players' resilience, sexuality, and daily challenges. An exciting film not to be missed!
Rated M.
Tuesday 28 July, 6-7.45pm, Reservoir Library
Comic Book Confidential (1988)
Comic Book Confidential features twenty-two of the most significant artists and writers working in comic books, graphic novels and strip-art in North America using a combination of interviews, historical footage and animation techniques. Perfect for lovers of books, art, and the creative storytelling culture that libraries celebrate!
Rated M. A Kanopy film.
Tuesday 25 August, 6-7.45pm, Reservoir Library
Chicken People (2016)
Step into Spring with this funny and uplifting film which looks at the world of show chickens and the people who love them. Starting at the largest national poultry competition, likened to the Westminster Dog Show for chickens, Chicken People follows three top competitors over the course of a year as they grapple with life's challenges while vying to win the next year's crown.
Rated PG.
Tuesday 22 September, 6-7.45pm, Reservoir Library
Image: Smiling people seated in rows in a cinema-type setting.