SLO FILM FESTIVAL: APRIL 25-30 2024 ENCORE MAY 1-5

GROUNDHOG DAY (1993)

SPONSORED BY: Coastal Awakening & KVEC News Talk 920 AM 96.5 FM

Every year The Coastal Awakening—a loose collection of writers, workers, surfers, artists, students, and film buffs—sponsors a film series grouped around a single theme dear to the creative spirit of the residents of the Central Coast. Each film is introduced “live” by various scholars, film makers and experts. This year they are presenting films celebrating “Mindfulness and Contemplation.”

The series starts out with Groundhog Day (1993) — starring Bill Murray — a look into a life of “time out of time.” Murray is forced into a mindful contemplative existence when he finds himself reliving the same day over and over again. This very “Zen” film will be introduced by a local Buddhist from the Blue Heron Sangha, who will also lead a short discussion after the film.

More films in this series: THE MATRIX, A MAN ESCAPED

NOT AVAILABLE DURING THE VIRTUAL ENCORE FESTIVAL.