ROCKS, KARMA, ARROWS Film Showing and Conversation

Boulder SURJ is proud to present the fourth event of our Justice Film Series in conjunction with Motus Theater! Join us to view the vital film ROCKS, KARMA, ARROWS, followed by a thought-provoking community conversation. Doors will open at 6PM, and we will be meeting in the Canyon Theater in the Boulder Public Library. The programming will begin at 6:15 sharp, so plan on arriving early to allow time for parking and finding snacks & seating before the movie starts.

Rocks Karma Arrows is a film of Motus Theater’s multimedia contemporary theater piece of the same name that explores Boulder history through the lens of race and class. Historical figures, like the great Chief Niwot (Nowoo3, pronounced “Na-waath”), come alive to tell the story of the early founding of Boulder and the massacre at Sand Creek. Interviews with local historians and Buddhist monks are woven with historical photographs and film into the drama. At times the photographic images completely take over 180° of the theatrical space so that actors are literally immersed in the history – interacting with the photos, struggling with the voices of the past, and trying to understand how those voices echo in the present.

The film is shared in three parts. Part one focuses on the creation of the city of Boulder and the city’s relationship to the Native American tribes who call this land home. Part two reflects on the dynamics of race and class in Boulder history from 1864-1944. Part three is a short reflection from historians and community leaders about the importance of learning this history of racial and class violence in our community and country.

After witnessing the powerful stories and message of this film, you'll have the special opportunity to participate in a facillitated thought-provoking community discussion. This group conversation will dive deep into the emotions brought up by watching the film in a safe, respectful environment for all.

This event is FREE, though donations are welcome so that we can contiue our programming into 2025 and keep paying our filmmakers and facillitators while maintaining a zero cost experience and remain open to all who would like to come! If you are able, please donate through our 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, Longmont Community Foundation.

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