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Film Discussion – The Elephant in the Room: A Romantic Comedy
January 8 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm EST
Let’s ring in 2026 with a light-hearted romantic comedy that carries a surprisingly powerful message. Join us for a Crossing Party Lines – Braver Angels Long Island Alliance gathering inspired by the film The Elephant in the Room. We’ll watch the full 90-minute movie together, then follow it with a moderated conversation exploring how its story reflects – and helps us navigate – our polarized times.
In January 2021, Leah, a proud progressive, thinks she’s found the perfect guy in Vincent until she learns he’s a Trump voter. She launches a mission to fix this “problem,” seizing on his openness for dialogue and hoping they can get past this somehow.
In a moment when many of us feel hesitant – even resistant – to forming friendships or partnerships across the political aisle, The Elephant in the Room uses humor and heart to show how unlikely connections can open us to new perspectives without threatening our own values. It invites us to look beyond labels, rediscover our shared humanity, and imagine relationships that bridge divides rather than deepen them. A perfect start to a new year!
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