Age Group:
Adults- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will open on November 13, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
- This event is for registrants age 18 to Over 18.
Program Description
Event Details
Join our Documentary Club! Just like a regular book club, members will watch the documentary beforehand and then meet at the library to discuss the documentary. All of the documentaries are available on one of the library's digital resources.
During our December meeting, we will be discussing the film Road Trip for Ralphie: A Christmas Story Documentary. Tyler and Jordie Schwartz grew up loving the movie A Christmas Story. Although they didn‘t know each other as kids, the couple always shared the same annual anticipation of waiting for the movie to air on television. Once they finally met, they were delighted to discover their mutual admiration for the classic Christmas movie.
Some time later, they discovered that entrepreneur Brian Jones had purchased Ralphie’s house in Cleveland, and was restoring it to its movie grandeur. Knowing that much of the movie was also filmed near where they live in Canada, they hatched a plan to visit all the locations used in the movie to see what they look like today. But first they had to find out the locations of the locations!
During an adventure spanning two years and two countries, they uncovered forgotten facts, discovered little-known locations and recovered long-lost memorabilia. Join the filmmakers as they visit more than 15 locations in Canada and Cleveland to learn amazing trivia about the movie and the people who made it. Also included are rare documents and interviews from crew members in Cleveland and Toronto who worked on the film back in 1983.
This documentary is available through the following library digital resource: Kanopy
If you need help setting up your Hoopla or Kanopy account or checking out the documentary, please feel free to reach out to Alex (alex@mfplibrary.org).
By registering for this program, you will also be signed up for all future meeting dates this year and will receive a reminder the day before each gathering. You do not need to attend each month, but this way you will get reminders about the group!
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Required
Registration for this event is required.
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure a welcoming and accessible environment. We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities or food allergies at library events. Please contact programs@mfplibrary.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.
Age Guidelines
Successful library programs are designed with age in mind. Please note this program’s age guidelines will be enforced for all active participants.