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ROCKFORD—For those who prefer watching to reading, there will be a chance to take part in One Diocese, One Book April 22 at Rockford University.That’s when Abbie Reese, author of the book, “Dedicated to God,” about the cloistered Poor Clares of Rockford, will preview a portion of the companion movie, “Chosen.”
“I’m realizing that people don’t understand that the film is collaborative — made with and focused on the nuns,” Reese said. “I lent the nuns video cameras so that they could record their experiences from their own perspective. The film will offer a rare glimpse into an otherwise remote world.”
The showing will be at Fisher Memorial Chapel on the RU campus.
Reese is producing the film independently. She hopes to raise $25,000 to finish production.
The Rockford Area Arts Council helped Reese with a grant application and supported the film with a Community Arts Access Grant.
“The Rockford Area Arts Council is thrilled to be a partner in this incredible project,” said Anne O’Keefe of the council. “The artistic quality of this film is incredible and the way the story is told is unlike any other.”
The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, the Illinois Humanities Grant and a number of area Catholics have also contributed toward the film’s costs.
Anyone may attend the free screening but Reese will accept donations during the evening.
O’Keefe will join John McGrath, Rockford Diocese director of Educational Services, to open the screening.
Doors open at 6 p.m. and the showing is at 7 p.m.
