Markets & Morality is proud to present the Holland premiere of newly released Motherland and a post-film discussion with its director Evan Matthews.

Synopsis: In the Motherland, state-run Children’s Centers raise all citizens, ensuring a fair upbringing and freeing parents from child-rearing burdens. This seemingly utopian system turns into a nightmare for a Motherland enforcer who uncovers the true identity of a young woman in her care. When the Center launches a program to combat population decline, she becomes determined to protect the young woman from becoming part of it. Defying the system she once upheld, she risks everything to save her—that is, if the Motherland doesn’t stop her first.

This film premiere event is hosted by Markets & Morality and cosponsored by the Saint Benedict Institute as part of this year’s NEA Big Read Lakeshore programming. Admission is free and open to the public.