Film features woman who started Nepal children's home

Cinema at the State presents "Between the Mountain and the Sky" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226-½ Lincoln Way, in Auburn. "A Love Story With the Power to Change the World." Filmed over the course of 20 years, this is the powerful true story of how one woman's heart opened wide enough to hold 50 children – and change their lives forever. The showing is sponsored by Suzy Becker and Brad Pedersen on behalf of the BlinkNow Foundation. In 2005 after graduating high school, Maggie Doyne embarked on a gap year to Nepal, where she met Tope, a now-grown Nepalese orphan, caring for orphaned children. United in purpose, Maggie and Tope pooled resources to establish a children's home, women's empowerment program and school in Nepal. Years later, their relentless efforts led to being honored as the 2015 CNN Hero of the Year. The film offers an unfiltered look at deep compassion, love, loss and the quiet courage to keep going. A Q&A with Becker, longtime friend of Doyne, follows the film. Becker has traveled to Nepal several times in support of Doyne's work. "Maggie has the courage to act for good when she sees a need and the conscience to use her privilege to empower others. She is a heart warrior of the first order." – Cheryl Strayed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of "Wild." Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and kids 11 and under (includes $2 fee). Purchase tickets at AuburnStateTheatre.org or 530-885-0156. Doors open at 6 p.m.