Movie Screening and Panel Discussion

Movie screening and panel discussion of the movie "Instant Family" followed by a panel discussion about Foster Care with resource parents and a former former youth.

When Pete (Mark Wahlberg) and Ellie (Rose Byrne) decide to start a family, they stumble into the world of foster care adoption. But their noble ambitions of helping out a needy child become more complicated when they meet three siblings and find themselves speeding from zero to three kids overnight. Now, Pete and Ellie must try to learn the ropes of instant parenthood in the hopes of becoming a real family. Inspired by actual events from the life of writer/director Sean Anders and also starring Octavia Spencer, Tig Notaro, and Margo Martindale. (US 2018) Panel discussion follows featuring members of the Marin fostering community. A portion of the program proceeds will support the Marin Foster Care Association. Film 117 min. plus discussion.