The film touches on a major worldwide issue — the integration of millions and millions of people who are migrating due to war and intolerable conditions in their native countries. And it also reminds us that ‘nobody wins’ in war, so why do we wage war? Second Chance Cafe shows just a glimpse of what could be if we all just relaxed, took a deep breath, and gave a second chance to our new neighbors.

We are pleased to announce that Second Chance Cafe  has been selected as a finalist by the Mystic Film Festival. The film will be shown live at the Velvet Mill theater in Stonington, CT on October 25, 2020 at 2:30pm. Tickets are just $10 and can be purchased at Mystic Film Festival tickets.

Second Chance Cafe premiered last November at the Jamestown Art Center. In addition, several speakers made presentations including Joan Dwyer, former owner of the All That Matters yoga center in Wakefield, and a granddaughter of Syrians. Her presentation was titled “A Visit to Syria.” Also sharing his thoughts was Bill Wright, a National Guard veteran with several tours of duty overseas who now works with veterans to help them cope with the horrors of war. Rounding out the speakers was Abdelnasser Hussein, an Egyptian native, actor in Second Chance Cafe and former Islamic School of Rhode Island Principal.

In addition to the Mystic Film Festival showing, we are hoping to have additonal viewings dependent upon COVID-19 considerations and limitations.