Henry Cole (Patrick Stewart) is a celebrated pianist who finds himself increasingly stressed by stage fright late in his decades-long career. What lies beyond a breakdown during a performance before hundreds of concert goers? What’s to be seen, in fact, beyond the breakdown of the life and world you knew? Helen Morrison (Katie Holmes) is a young reporter for The New Yorker who wants to profile Cole as he warily launches his first concert tour in years. Affecting performances, beautiful music, and a light touch in Cole’s comment on a few good things about growing old.

 Coda will be shown in the Fireside Room at Arlington Community Church on Friday, November 22 at 1:30. Of course, there will be popcorn and lemon water, and a short discussion of the film afterward.