Metahistory & The Stories of Our Lives

Week 12: Theology, Philosophy, & Film

“The crucial function of art is to tell the truth. To find the truth in a situation.”-Harry Gulkin

This week, we will discuss the only documentary on the list, Stories We Tell by Sarah Polley. Like Memento, this film is about the formation, history, and memory of personal stories. Unlike Memento, this film is “nonfiction” as opposed to “fiction.”

But what does the term “nonfiction” really even mean?

Before we move on to explore this key question, here is last weekend’s discussion of Christopher Nolan’s Memento for those who would like to watch:

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I am excited to announce that my friend, Dr. Jennifer Holberg, will be joining us this Saturday, June 8, to discuss Stories We Tell. Jennifer is the chair of the English department at Calvin University and the author of a recent book that I highly recommend, Nourishing Narratives: The Power of Story to Shape Our Faith. Jennifer is a delight, always full of humor and insight. Don’t miss joining the discussion this weekend! Zoom link below!