Alaina Chester
The performing arts series in Athens has a fall filled with
diverse entertainment! The first major play to start off the year will be
Metamorphoses, running from October 2-12. This contemporary classic by Mary
Zimmerman is rich in imagery and poetry while being choreographed around a pool
of water. This is a must see event.
The theatre is having a great upcoming show but there is
always a Must-See playing in a movie theatre at the Athena Grand. Lee Daniels’
The Butler has dominated the box office for weeks. I saw this historical drama
three weeks ago and it is still being discussed among great new releases. The
movie is about an African American man named Cecil Gains who over many years
was witness to large events while working as a butler in the White House during
the 20th century. It goes through the historical events of Martin
Luther King Jr. as well as the Freedom Riders and Black Panther socialist
organization. It’s a remarkable film that not only inspires but also opens
eyes. Around the end of the film, the character Cecil narrates that change
takes to long in this world. It makes you think about how we as individuals can
help positive change speed up.
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