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Questions, Not Answers: Films and Conversation - Defending Your Life

  • Brava Theater Center 2781 24th Street San Francisco, CA, 94110 United States (map)

Questions, Not Answers: Films and Conversation - Defending Your Life

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2pm

Brava Studio

Film: “Defending Your Life” Directed by Albert Brooks, (1991)

Great films serve as a catalyst for asking questions about our lives. This eclectic series is intended to provide a space to explore those big questions with others, not to answer them but to expand the search. 


​Great Films. Meaningful Conversations. Together.

​Great films serve as a catalyst for asking questions about our lives. This eclectic series (see upcoming dates below) is intended to provide a space to explore those big questions with others, not to answer them but to expand the search. 

​🎥 Film: Defending Your Life

Director: Albert Brooks, 1991

​A  fantastical comedy that questions how we face the opportunities and challenges of life. When Daniel dies suddenly, he finds himself in the resort-like Judgement City, where love offers him a chance to finally feel alive.

​💬 Conversation Question: What determines my life?

​🕰 Event Details

Free, but there is limited seating so please RSVP early and update your response if you cannot attend. Donations welcome.

​1:30 - 2:00 --> Doors open

​2:00 - 4:10 --> Film begins

​4:00 - 5:00--> Discussion and refreshments

​🎞 Film and Conversation Series

​Future Dates:

May 10: Film: Babette's Feast Question: Where does help come from?

May 24: Film: Three Colors: Red Question: Why do others matter?

May 31: Film: Meetings with Remarkable Men Question: Is there more to life?