After being forced to postpone Beyond the Reel due to a winter storm, we are thrilled to announce that we have a new date for the event! 

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Beyond the Reel will be held on Saturday, April 5th at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts at 5:30pm.

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This fundraiser is a way for the Violence Prevention Center to engage with our community and supporters, share updates about the organization, and honor the work our community does to foster a safer and more equitable Cook County all while raising funds for local survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

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Each year we choose a film that speaks to our mission to foster a community which cultivates healthy relationships, empowers systems to serve individuals with  compassion, and does not tolerate violence. The film chosen for this year is Loud Enough - Surviving Justice. This film is a 2023 documentary produced by Emmy Award-Winning producers that dives into the retraumatization that many survivors of sexual and domestic abuse face navigating the justice system. The film is a compelling depiction of the reality of intimate partner violence and the hope and healing that comes with community support in navigating the pursuit of justice.

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Please join the VPC in community at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts Saturday, April 5th for this powerful film screening. The event begins at 5:30 with a social hour in the ACA lobby where guests will enjoy live music, food, refreshments, a raffle, and connection with likeminded members of our community. At 6:30, the event moves into the theater where staff and board members will share updates about the organization and award the annual Joan Drury Award to a community member that works toward promoting a safer Cook County comminuty  before starting the film.

 

Thank you so much to our sponsors who make this event and our work possible:

Coldwell Banker North Shore, Upstate MN, North Shore Winery, World's Best Donuts, Subway Grand Marais, Johnson's, Odyssey Resorts, Bluefin Bay, WISE, Cascade Vacation Rentals, Superior Creamery, Cook County Whole Foods Co-op, Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts, Sisu and Löyly.