author: IRENA FRACZEK

December 13 in Franklin, WI

THE MARTIAL LAW
IN POLAND 1981-1983

On December 13, 1981, the comunist regime declared martial law in Poland in an attempt to crush the Solidarity movement and regain totalitarian control over the society longing for freedom, civil liberties, and improved living conditions.

On the 40th anniversary of those dramatic and often bloody events, the Polish American Congress - Wisconsin Division brings to the Polish Center several witnesses to the history in the making. All living in Poland at the time, and they will be there to share stories of first-hand experiences and the enormous impact of Martial Law on the Polish people.

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November 7, 2021 in Franklin, WI

On the gorgeous fall day, a group of the PHC-Madison members joined guests gathered in the beautiful Polish Center of Wisconsin to celebrate the Polish Independence and Veterans Day and one of the 2021 Congressmen Zablocki Civic Achievement Awards going to another member of our club.

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....Visit the PAC-WI website for the bios of all honorees.
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November 11 at 7pm in Cafe Coda

This two-part event was held to celebrate Poland's Independence Day observed on November 11th. The CHOPIN IN JAZZ part features the performance of Chicago artists, Grażyna Auguścik (vocals) and Paul Bedal (piano).  The jazz session will follow the screening of CHOPIN. CARRIBEAN KEY (Polish title,  Antyle Chopina), a documentary exploring Chopin's influence on the music and local culture of Curaçao. In particular, the "Carribean Mazurka" created under this influence became a national dance of the island. The movie director, Agnieszka Lipiec-Wróblewska, was present to answer questions.

If you missed the event, check the youtube video HERE

MADISON POLISH FILM FESTIVAL
MADISON POLISH FILM FESTIVAL

November 14 at 3 pm

SWEAT
(2020, dir. Magnus van Horn)

Beloved fitness influencer Sylwia seemingly has it made: hundreds of thousands of social media followers, endorsement deals, photo spreads in magazines. But as she starts to share more and more online, the rising pressure from concerned sponsors and increasingly obsessive fans forces her to confront her deepest insecurities and the exhaustive demands of her lifestyle.

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November 14 at 5:30 pm

KILL IT AND LEAVE THIS TOWN  
(2020, dir. Mariusz Wilczyński)

Fleeing from despair after losing those dearest to him, a man hides in a safe land of memories, where time stands still and all those dear to him are still alive.

► TRAILER◄

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November 21, 3pm and 5:30pm at Vilas Hall
Movies screened on the second day of Madison Polish Film Festival

November 21 at 3 pm

BACK THEN
(2020, dir. Kinga Dębska)

...In the room behind the wall, my parents – Tadek and Elzbieta – live their married life. He is a constantly humiliated intelligent by the system who silently envies his prosperous brother-in-law. She is the president of the company’s “Solidarity” with the need for freedom and a dream to finally break out of Poland. However, the real emotions for the whole family will start when the dream orange Fiat 126p stands under the block...

► TRAILER◄

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If you missed the event, check the youtube video HERE

MADISON POLISH FILM FESTIVAL
MADISON POLISH FILM FESTIVAL