A free screening of a film about “The Bread Doctor” in Torrington will be shown this Saturday at the Midwest Theater.
“Marda’s Gift” follows the story of a baking school instructor who ends up teaching Torrington’s Dr. Ezdan Fluckiger. He and his daughter Eleanor, who has down syndrome, go on to open up the successful downtown Torrington’s “The Bread Doctor” bakery. In doing so, allows Eleanor to have a productive and engaging life at the bakery, all while bringing the father and daughter closer than ever.
The movie again is free and open to the public, and will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Midwest Theater
Marda’s Gift
Run Time: 25m
Showtimes:
4/1 Sat. 2:00 PM
In the town of Bend, Oregon, Marda Stoliar has been running a tiny baking school for 35 years. Many of her students go on to open their own bakeries in unlikely places all over the world. By teaching them how to bake, Marda inspires them to change their lives.
One, is Ezdan Fluckiger, a burned-out doctor in Torrington, Wyoming who has a daughter with Down syndrome. Desperate to do more with his life and give his daughter an occupation, Ezdan took a baking course with Marda and learned everything he needed to know to start a bakery. Six years later, his family has benefited, his town is reviving and Marda has become part of their family. His daughter Eleanor, who society might not accept otherwise, is productive, engaged in the bakery – and connected to the community.
Movie Pricing: FREE ADMISSION
Doors open: Saturday, April 1, at 1:15 PM
