Due to weather, this event has been rescheduled for Saturday January 31 at 2 pm.

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 plus discussion (total = approximately 2 hours)

Many thanks to our sponsors and promotion partners whose financial and promotional helps us to host this event:

Sponsors: Krysten Jenci (Cisco), Heidi Wachs, and Clayton Northrup (Latham & Watkins)

Promotion Partners - FPF (Future of Privacy Forum) and IAPP (International Association of Privacy Professionals)

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.

The historic Shepherdstown Opera House is a cozy vaudeville-style theater that seats 100 people. Advance reservations encouraged to ensure seating. General Admission. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.

Popcorn, candy, soft drinks, beer & wine available for purchase (no outside food or drinks please). Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.

Hearing-impaired? Download the app AudioFetch on your phone (iPhone or Android) for use with Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids.

More information available on OperaHouseLive.com.