The Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement presents MOVIES THAT MATTER WITH HAL CONKLIN

The Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement presents the third season of "Movies That Matter with Hal Conklin," a series comprised of movies that touch the soul and teach about living life with compassion and grace. Inspired by the syndicated film series "Cinema In Focus," each of the "Movies that Matter" films offer the opportunity to engage in pre-screening discussions and Q&A's with a curated lineup of guest speakers, featured local organizations and more.

A Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement initiative, this season's "Movies That Matter" further develops and spotlights community collaboration by featuring a local partner organization with each film. Representatives from these partner organizations will participate in a Q & A discussion, moderated by Conklin, about important themes from each film.

The compelling films in this series were selected by Conklin for their ability to inspire thoughtful conversation, and make meaningful connections with community leaders and family members. Through the "Movies That Matter" Film Series, the Jurokowitz Center for Community Engagement sheds light on issues that challenge every community and explores the ways in which film ignites conversations and can catalyze the spread of deep and meaningful messages.

On Monday, August 15th at 7pm, the series' first film, The Spitfire Grill, will screen on the theatre's state of the art 4K digital cinema system and is accompanied by a pre-screening conversation with the film's producer, Forrest Murray, and representatives from Lights on Jail Ministry, a local organization that helps those recently released from jail in restoring their dignity and identity.

August 15th, 7:00pm - The Spitfire Grill in collaboration with Lights On Jail Ministry

September 12th, 7:00pm - In Plain Sight in collaboration with the Set Free Movement; Uffizi

October 17th, 7:00pm - Say Amen Somebody in collaboration with Inner Light Gospel Choir

November 21st, 7:00pm - The Letters in collaboration with Old Mission Santa Barbara

February 20th, 7:00pm - The Jackie Robinson Story in collaboration with the Martin Luther King Committee, in conjunction with Black History Month

March 6th, 7:00pm - For Greater Glory - The True Story of Christada in collaboration with Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

April 17th, 7:00pm - Amistad in collaboration with the Cliff Drive Care Center

May 15th, 7:00pm - Concussion in collaboration with Santa Barbara High School Athletic Departments

June 5th, 7:00pm - Dead Man Walking in collaboration with La Casa de Maria Center

General admission tickets are $10.00 and include open seating. Reserved seating in the Loge is available for $20 per ticket. Click here to purchase tickets, or by calling The Granada Theatre's Box Office at (805) 899-2222.

About The Jurkowtiz Center for Community Engagement

The Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement, through dialogue with community organizations, identifies unment needs related to the performing arts, evaluates which can be addressed through current or future programs and, by appropriate fulfillment of needs, assists in establishing the Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts (SBCPA) as a valuable resource central to life in the Santa Barbara region.

Irma and Morrie Jurkowitz, one-time owners of The Granada Theatre and Tower, established the Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement at the SBCPA in honor of their daughter and grandson, Debbie and Michael Nesbit, beloved mother and son who loved the performing arts and music education.

The SBCPA, a privately-funded 501(c)(3) corporation established in 1983, is dedicated to providing best-in-class production, sales and administrative support to arts organizations from throughout the Santa Barbara region, including its Historic Theatre District partners (Lobero Theatre and the New Vic Theatre) as well as its eight resident companies (CAMA, Music Academy of the West, Opera Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Choral Society, Santa Barbara Symphony, State Street Ballet, Theater League and UCSB Arts & Lectures).

The SBCPA's most visible service is operation of The Granada Theatre. Purchased by the SBCPA in 2003, restored and reopened in 2008, The Granada Theatre has state-of-the-art electrical, sound, lighting and fly systems, large and up-to-date dressing rooms, as well as contemporary audience amenities. By providing a world-class venue with skilled house management staff, production staff, marketing and ticketing services staff, the SBCPA is making it possible for many of Santa Barbara's finest performing arts organizations to present their programs with the highest level of contemporary production support and audience comfort. For more information please visit www.granadasb.org.