‘The Dating Project’ Wants You to #DateDifferently — or Just Date

Last updated on: February 12, 2018 at 4:39 pm by Kate O'Hare

‘The Dating Project’ Wants You to #DateDifferently — or Just Date 2018-02-12T16:39:18-08:00 Kate O'Hare

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Amid the hookup culture, “free love” and the dismantling of one societal norm after another, anyone under the age of 40 appears to have lost the plot entirely on dating. If you think I’m exaggerating, you won’t after seeing “The Dating Project.”

More later, but here’s an introduction to this extraordinary documentary, which is as relevant for secular audiences as it is for Christians …

Singles of all ages wonder why it’s so hard to meet, date and marry today. In fact, 50 percent of America is single and fewer people are committing to marriage, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2014. Dating has been replaced by “hooking up” and “hanging out,” making the traditional days of “courtship” obsolete. Or, has it?

A few years ago, one of the most popular professors of Philosophy at Boston College, Kerry Cronin, noticed this decreased dating trend among her undergrad students. “And I thought, ‘Well, this is crazy.’ So I started asking students to go on what I refer to as ‘traditional dates’ as part of an extra-credit assignment.” However, the act of going on a date was more complicated than she thought. A combination of the prevalent “hook up” culture, as well as the preferred method of social interaction (texting), had all but obliterated skills of basic social interaction. And, so THE DATING PROJECT began, and her class quickly became one of the most popular courses at Boston College.

THE DATING PROJECT comes to cinemas nationwide on April 17, 2018, through Fathom Events, as a special one-night event featuring an exclusive deep-dive discussion with Dating Project brainchild Professor Kerry Cronin of Boston College. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices.

THE DATING PROJECT film follows Professor Cronin and five modern-day singles (ages 20 – 40) in their own quest to find authentic love and meaningful relationships. By engaging in Cronin’s dating philosophy, her mentees find more fulfilling and lasting relationships.

The response to this inspiring documentary has been overwhelming:

“There is a huge gulf between single life and relationships in the United States. This powerful documentary is a reflection of today’s culture with a surprising look at how one woman is shifting it, one single person at a time. The Dating Project is a must-see, no matter what your relationship status,” said Michael Scott, CEO and co-founder of Pure Flix.

The film also received critical acclaim from the Heartland Film Festival, the USA Film Festival, and the Downtown LA Film Festival, which awarded it the Audience Favorite Award.

View the Trailer and Learn More at www.TheDatingProjectMovie.com.

Follow THE DATING PROJECT on social media
Facebook /TheDatingProjectMovie
Twitter: @Dating_Project
Instagram: @Dating_Project

THE DATING PROJECT was created in partnership with Paulist Productions, Mpower Pictures and Family Theater Productions, and is distributed by Pure Flix and Fathom Events.

Find the trailer below (and click here to share it on Facebook):

Images: Courtesy Paulist Productions/MPower/FamilyTheaterProductions

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