Films with a focus

Read on for a summary of HopeDance FiLMs through the rest of the month:

Tonight
“Beyond the Call”
This documentary focuses on the founders of Knightsbridge International, a men’s organization that offers food, money, medicine and clothing to war-torn areas around the world. 7 p.m. SLO Library. $5.

Oct. 15
Filmmaker Sarah George explores the world of hobos and freight train hoping, following folks like Switch, Baby Girl and Luther the Jet. 7 p.m. SLO Library. $5.

Oct. 19
“10 Questions for the Dalai Lama”
Santa Barbara resident Rick Ray adds insights from the spiritual leader to his own observations traveling through India and the Middle East. 7 p.m. SLO Library. $10.
NOTE: This film will be screened again at 7 p.m. on Oct. 24 at the SLO Library.

Oct. 26
“Entheogen: Awakening the Divine Within”
This documentary traces humanity’s fascination with consciousness-altering drugs from ancient mystery cults to Burning Man. Sunset. Utopia Bakery. $5.

Oct. 30
Van Jones speech
In case you missed it in September, HopeDance brings viewers a filmed speech by Van Jones, civil rights lawyer, activist and founder of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights. 7 p.m. SLO Library. Donations welcome.

— Sarah L.