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'Still Bill' next in monthly film screenings at Geneva Church

On Friday, March 26, the United Methodist Church of Geneva will continue the twice monthly film screenings featuring recent independent and award-winning works about social, environmental, cultural and justice issues. Comedy, drama and documentary forms will be presented, and opportunity for informal conversation will follow the screenings. The series will continue with the screening of "Still Bill" at 7:15 p.m. Friday, March 26 at the church, 211 Hamilton St. in Geneva. Released in December 2009, "Still Bill" is an intimate portrait of soul legend Bill Withers, best known for his classics "Ain't No Sunshine," "Lean On Me," "Lovely Day," "Grandma's Hands," and "Just the Two of Us." With his soulful delivery and warm, heartfelt sincerity, Withers has written the songs that resonate deeply within the fabric of our times. Filmmakers follow Withers and offer a rare look inside the world of this fascinating man. "Still Bill" has not been rated by the MPAA.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend. A suggested donation of $5 per person will be accepted to help cover the screening rights associated with each film. The films are part of the Incite/Insight Cinema series -and is joining a pair of weekly literature/fiction discussion groups titled Baptized Imagination also held at the church. Visit genevaumc.org or call Matthew Johnson at (630) 232-7120 or e-mail matthew@genevaumc.org.