Upcoming special film showings in the area

Reel World Cinema Series: First Presbyterian Church of Everett, 3629 Rockefeller Ave., Everett, continues its series. This quarter the theme is “Campaign Issues 2016.” Films are shown at 7 p.m. Fridays, April 1, 8, 22; May 6, 20; June 10 and 17. “Ethos: A time for Change” by Peter McGrain, 2011, is narrated by Woody Harrelson and explores culture wars and our country’s political divide. For more information, call Dana Wright at 206-356-8872.

Silent Movie Night: The Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., brings back Silent Movie Night and Pipe Organ with a showing of Buster Keaton’s “The General” April 2. Organ performed by Sharon Stearns. Tickets are $15. historiceveretttheatre.com.

“The Long Night”: Photojournalist Tim Matsui’s award-winning documentary depicts how runaway or neglected kids are coerced and manipulated into joining the sex trafficking industry. Everett Public Library will host a showing of the film and a discussion at 2 p.m. April 9 in the library’s auditorium, 2702 Hoyt, Everett. The film won first place in the National Press Photographers Association’s 2015 Best of Photojournalism Media contest, won a World Press Photo’s First Prize for Long Feature, and was named Documentary Project of the Year by Pictures of the Year International. Matsui will open the floor for questions and comments after the film’s showing. For more information, call 425-257-8000.

“Sound of Music” Sing Along: Sing with Maria, the nuns and the children at 7:30 p.m. June 4 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave. Tickets are $20. Call 425-258-6766.

“Star Trek”: The Historic Everett Theatre plans to show all the “Star Trek” movies for free in May and June. Stay tuned or go to www.historiceveretttheatre.org.

To submit information, please email reporter Gale Fiege at gfiege@heraldnet.com.

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