The Elephant in the Room: Film Screening and Discussion

Let’s ring in 2026 with a light-hearted romantic comedy that carries a surprisingly powerful message. Join us for a Crossing Party Lines – Braver Angels Long Island Alliance gathering inspired by the film The Elephant in the Room. We’ll watch the full 90-minute movie together, then follow it with a moderated conversation exploring how its story reflects - and helps us navigate - our polarized times.

In January 2021, Leah, a proud progressive, thinks she's found the perfect guy in Vincent until she learns he's a Trump voter. She launches a mission to fix this "problem," seizing on his openness for dialogue and hoping they can get past this somehow.

In a moment when many of us feel hesitant - even resistant - to forming friendships or partnerships across the political aisle, The Elephant in the Room uses humor and heart to show how unlikely connections can open us to new perspectives without giving up our own values. It invites us to look beyond labels, rediscover our shared humanity, and imagine relationships that bridge divides rather than deepen them. A perfect start to a new year!

Note: THIS IS A PAID, IN-PERSON EVENT. $10 cash will be collected at the door to help defray costs of screening and to pay the filmmakers. Please register at Eventbrite for free so we can keep an adequate head-count. You will not have to pay when you register. (Click on "Reserve a spot" on the right side of the page and fill out the form.)

Disclaimer: We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that are relevant to society today. They may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or directors from opposite sides of the political spectrum. Note that the discussion of this film and its inclusion on the Braver Angels website does not imply promotion of the subject matter or the persons involved in the creation of this film.

Questions? Contact ssrivastava@braverangels.org

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to ssrivastava@braverangels.org