St. Luke’s Methodist to show “The Florida Project”

The church will hold a discussion following the film that sheds light on families living in a Kissimmee motel.

By Amy Quesinberry
| 9:21 p.m. August 14, 2022

West Orange Times & Observer
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The community is invited to a showing of “The Florida Project” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, in Building C of Founder’s Hall of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church.

The local film takes a look at poverty and follows the lives of families living in a Kissimmee motel. The viewing will be followed by a “Talk Back” session with community leaders where attendees can learn more about poverty-alleviation efforts in the Central Florida area.

Set in the shadow of the most magical place on Earth, the film highlights 6-year-old Moonee and her two best friends who forge their own adventures while Moonee’s struggling mom and a kindhearted motel manager protect the children from the harsh reality that surrounds them.

The showing is free, but donations will be accepted and concessions will be sold to raise money for poverty-alleviation efforts in Central Florida.

RSVP is requested but not required. For information and to RSVP, visit st.lukes.org/movienight.

The church is at 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando.

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Amy Quesinberry

Community Editor Amy Quesinberry was born at the old West Orange Memorial Hospital and raised in Winter Garden. Aside from earning her journalism degree from the University of Georgia, she hasn’t strayed too far from her hometown and her three-mile bubble. She grew up reading The Winter Garden Times and knew in the eighth grade she wanted to write for her community newspaper. She has been part of the writing and editing team since 1990.