Faith & Film presents Barbie
The movie phenomena that dared to ask the question “Why? and for what Purpose?"
Join for this cultural touchstone that challenges our societal conventions while tapping your feet and smiling along the way!
Barbie achieved remarkable commercial success while making a significant cultural impact. The film grossed around $1.447 billion worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film of 2023, the highest-grossing live-action comedy ever, and the first film directed solely by a woman to surpass $1 billion. Its popularity extended beyond the box office, sparking widespread conversations about gender, identity, and modern societal norms, while also influencing fashion, marketing, and online culture. Critically acclaimed, it earned numerous awards and nominations, further cementing its status as both a commercial and cultural phenomenon. By blending humor, visual spectacle, and social commentary, Barbie transformed a childhood toy into a global symbol capable of reflecting and shaping contemporary cultural conversations.
PG-13 (2023), Comedy/Fantasy, 1 hr 54 min, directed by Greta Gerwig
Free Admission. Co-sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley and New College Berkeley. Discussion led by filmmaker Doug Dunderdale.
About the Faith & Film series:
In this series we will examine the potent and relevant medium of film in exploring themes of love, faith, conscience, evil, death, reception, grace, morality, identity, and our yearning for the sacred. Each month we will view a different film––each unique, compelling, and demanding––reflecting our current times. Each film is curated by those who love this artistic medium and will host a conversation following our viewing. Co-sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley and New College Berkeley.
Event details:
FPCB is located at 2407 Dana Street, Berkeley, and the event will start promptly at 7PM in Geneva Hall, Room G202. There is is free parking in the FPCB underground parking lot on Channing Way. Sign in with the parking space number at the kiosk in the first floor reception area of the church. From the garage, take the elevator up to the first floor for reception and then continue to the 2nd floor for the film gathering.
Location: First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, 94704