Movie Night: Brain on Fire

Brain on Fire follows the true story of a New York Post writer who begins to experience a mysterious illness. After being evaluated extensively by many doctors, she was diagnosed to be psychotic. She would have been committed to the psychiatric ward in a hospital and probably died of encephalitis, if it were not for the efforts and skills of Syrian-American neurologist Souhel Najjar. He sympathized with her case and was able to diagnose and treat her rare illness. Based on the book, Brain On Fire, the true story of Susannah Cahalan, a journalist for the New York Post.

The screening room only has space for 30 people so early registration is recommended.

There is no cost to see the movie. Food and drinks will be for sale at the movie theatre.