'Chosen' film preview April 22 in Rockford

(Photo provided by Abbie Reese)

Abbie Reese, author of "Dedicated to God: An Oral History of Cloistered Nuns," is showing a preview of "Chosen (Custody of the Eyes)" April 22 at Rockford University's Fisher Memorial Chapel.
She'll open the evening at 6 p.m. by greeting everyone who comes to see the work-in-progress. The preview will begin at 7 p.m. and be followed by a question and answer session.
Hosts for the evening are John McGrath,  Rockford Diocese director of Educational Services and of Faith Formation, and Anne O’Keefe, president and CEO of the Rockford Area Arts Council.
The event is a fundraiser to help finish producing the film. Signed copies of the books will also be available.
Learn more about the film at www.chosenthefilm.com or www.facebook.com/ChosenFilm.
A free reader's guide to the book is available by clicking on the link at http://observer.rockforddiocese.org/book-club-blog. The book is The Observer Book Club's One Diocese, One Book selection through the Year of Consecrated Life.