Shooting in the Light

Art Talks!

Evening Lecture

Friday May 3, 7:30 pm

Eyes Wide Open:
A Christian Perspective on Popular Film

Lecture by William Romanowski
St. George the Martyr Church
197 John Street, Toronto, Ontario
(north of Queen on McCaul)

Symposium

Saturday May 4, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Faith Behind the Screens:
The Role of Beliefs in the World of Film

Panel Discussion with William Romanowski and special guests
Institute for Christian Studies
229 College Street, Toronto, Ontario

As Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences at Calvin College, Dr. William D. Romanowski teaches courses in film, communication and culture studies. He received his B.A. (Indiana University of Pennsylvania) and M.A. (Youngstown State University) degrees in English and a Ph.D. in American Culture Studies from Bowling Green State University. His most recent books are Pop Culture Wars: Religion and the Role of Entertainment in American Life (InterVarsity, 1996) and Eyes Wide Open: Looking for God in Popular Culture (Brazos Press, 2001). He also co-authored Risky Business: Rock in Film (Transaction, 1991) and is a contributing author/editor of Dancing in the Dark: Youth, Popular Culture and the Electronic Media (Eerdmans, 1991). Romanowski has worked professionally as a musician and dramatic performer and lectures regularly on subjects dealing with American culture and the entertainment industry.