Join Meaningful Movies Ballard for a virtual screening of André Is an Idiot, a funny, candid, and unexpectedly moving documentary about life, death, and what really matters.

After ignoring his doctor’s advice to get a colonoscopy, André is diagnosed with Stage IV colorectal cancer. Rather than shy away from what comes next, he turns the camera on himself, documenting his experience with humor, honesty, and a refreshing lack of sentimentality. The result is a deeply personal film about facing mortality while continuing to find absurdity, connection, and joy in everyday life.

Following the film, we’ll be joined for a conversation with Anita Isler, Executive Director of Colon Cancer Stars and a Stage IV colon cancer survivor. Colon Cancer Stars’ mission is to save lives by educating people about the importance of colorectal cancer screening.

Registration is required for the film. Register here.

Sustainable Ballard and Center for Spiritual Living Ballard partner with the Meaningful Movies Project to present documentaries in our neighborhood.

To stay informed about future screenings, you can subscribe to our newsletter (sent out about once every three weeks).  We’d love to hear what you want to see!  What topics do you want to explore?  Do you have a specific movie to recommend?  To provide input, or if you are interested in volunteering with Meaningful Movies Ballard, please e-mail info@sustainableballard.org

The Meaningful Movies Project is a non-profit organization that assists neighborhoods, groups and individuals organize, educate and advocate using the power of  documentary film and relevant conversation to build positive and meaningful community and a more just and peaceful world.

Events are all-volunteer organized and run. They are always open to the public at no cost, and rely on donations from attendees to remain sustainable. The events are “owned” by the community.