Faith and Film: The Only Girl in the Orchestra
Sunday, June 15
10 a.m. Crail C
Faith and Film is a summer adult Christian formation series featuring short films that have either been nominated for or won an Oscar. This is an on-site offering for small-group discussions. All are invited to Crail C throughout the summer to discuss these films.
The Only Girl in the Orchestra, a 2025 Oscar winner for Best Documentary Short Film, is the story of Orin O'Brien, a trailblazing double bassist who became the New York Philharmonic's first female musician in 1966, hired by Leonard Bernstein. Now 87 and recently retired, she reflects on her remarkable career, valuing a quiet, supportive role for loved ones and students. The documentary, created by her niece, Molly O’Brien, highlights Orin’s impact and her conviction that fulfillment lies in embracing a secondary role.
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