GRAINS OF SAND
Documentary screening · Free admission Sunday, July 13 · 4:00–6:30 pm · UUCB, 1 Lawson Rd, Kensington CA
Watch the trailer
About the film
Filmed over eight years, Grains of Sand accompanies the filmmaker’s mother and mother-in-law — artists and close friends — as they enter their ninth decade. Through conversation, memories, and artwork, along with reflections by the filmmaker herself, they create together a positive, joyful coming-of-age story. 85 minutes.
Post-screening discussion
With humor and empathy, the film demystifies aging and invites people of all ages to reflect on what it means to grow old and what matters most. Voiceovers from the filmmaker open space for reflection and conversation. Topics include gender ageism, loneliness, friendship, creative passion, and imagining aging as a source of inspiration. All are welcome to share first impressions and ask questions.
Collage workshop (first 30 registrants)
Art as a way of living
Building on the film, workshop participants experiment in a tactile, visual realm — playing with color, shape, and materials while discussing scenes that continue to resonate. Using collage, participants fold in thoughts, memories, and references to lived experience. The conversation at the table becomes a dialogue with yourself: a collage self-portrait on paper.
Location: 1 Lawson Rd, Kensington, CA Admission: Free with RSVP
Ready to join us?
Reserve your free seat below. Workshop spots are limited to the first 30 registrants.
