Saturday, March 7 at 2:00 pm (rescheduled from January due to weather)
Privacy People
Director: Stephen Bolinger
Join us for the U.S. premiere of the film Privacy People!
The Film: Privacy People explores varied interpretations of what privacy is and why it is important to individuals and societies. Focusing on the events that raised cultural awareness of big data and surveillance, the film reflects on the common refrain that “privacy is dead.”
The story is told by some of the world’s most prominent experts from government, industry, academia, and civil society. Beyond the concept of privacy, the film examines how the “privacy profession” came to exist: who took up these roles, how the field has grown, and the important challenges ahead given the rapid march of technology especially AI.
Post-Film Discussion & Social Hour: An in-theater discussion with Q&A will follow the film, featuring: Live Zoom Q&A with London-based filmmaker Stephen Bolinger
In-person panel discussion with a diverse group of privacy leaders
The conversation will continue at a Social Hour at a nearby restaurant — everyone who registers for this event will receive an invitation to this free event .
Pre-Film/Post-Film Fun: The Shepherdstown Opera House is located in the heart of Shepherdstown, West Virginia — about 90 minutes from the DC beltway. Everyone who buys a ticket will be emailed additional information on pre- and post-film meetups and other things to do in and around the lovely historic town of Shepherdstown: dining and drinks, lodging, historic sites, art, nature/hikes/walks, shopping.
Admission is Pay-What-You-Can (suggested $15/ticket). Ticket proceeds go toward Shepherdstown Opera House operating costs and make it possible for us to continue offering films, lectures and other programs to the community.
Year Released: 2025
Runtime: 77 minutes + discussion
General admission (unreserved seating). Ticket price is “pay what you can.”
The historic Shepherdstown Opera House is cozy vaudeville era theater that seats 100 — we encourage patrons to purchase tickets in advance. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime and our shows start promptly. Popcorn, candy, soft drinks, beer & wine available for purchase (no outside food or drinks please). Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.
Many thanks to our sponsors, whose financial support helped to make this screening event possible:
Additional thanks to our promotion partners who helped get the word out about this event:
Special thanks to London-based filmmaker Stephen Bolinger for allowing us to screen his film and for joining us live via Zoom for a post-film discussion.