The Chattanooga Film Society will conclude its presentation of the Southern Circuit independent film series on April 16 with a screening of “Lunch Line” at Loose Cannon, located at 1800 Rossville Avenue. The film follows six kids from one of the toughest neighborhoods in Chicago as they set out to fix school lunch — and end up at the White House. The film tracks the behind-the-scenes details of school lunch and childhood hunger from key moments in the 1940s, 1960s and 1980s.
Director Michael Graziano will be in attendance for a meet-and-greet session prior to the screening, which will open to ticket holders at 6:30 p.m. The film will begin at 7 p.m. and be followed by a panel discussion with Graziano and local food advocates, who will respond to questions and comments from the audience.
“The film deals with a timely and relevant topic, one that engages an audience and prompts active community dialogue,” says CFS President Dave Porfiri. “The film helps fulfill our organization’s goal of elevating film to more than just mere entertainment. You’re not going to see a film like this at the suburban multiplex screening in-between superhero films.”
Tickets are available for $10 at the door, and can be purchased online prior to the event at www.chattanoogafilmsociety.org/southerncircuit.