Book to Film Club (The Swimmers)

This month we'll be watching the film The Swimmers (PG-13, 134 minutes) on our own through Netflix and having a discussion about the book and film over Zoom. The film is based on the book Butterfly: From Refugee to Olympian, My Story of Rescue, Hope and Triumph by Yusra Mardini. The e-book and audiobook are always available to check out on Libby. The book is also available to check out. If you would like to participate, please sign up for the event and you will be sent the Zoom meeting details. If you would like to watch the film but don't have access to Netflix, please contact Dan Compton. 

Synopsis: Two Syrian sisters flee their war-torn home in Damascus, swim for hours in choppy Mediterranean seas to reach Greece as asylum seekers before going on to compete at the Rio Olympic Games.

Upcoming Meetings:

Boy Swallows Universe - Thursday, October 10 at 6:00 p.m. (Zoom Meeting)

Rebecca - Thursday, November 14 at 6:00 p.m.

Happiness for Beginners - Thursday, December 12 at 6:00 p.m. (Zoom Meeting)

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder - Thursday, January 9 at 6:00 p.m. (Zoom Meeting)

American Fiction - Thursday, February 13 at 6:00 p.m.