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
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
Some Kind of Heaven (2021)
Meet the residents of The Villages, ‘Florida’s Friendliest Hometown’, in a fascinating look at life in a unique retirement community.
Rated M.
Tuesday 27 October, 6- 7.45pm, Reservoir Library
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