GlenVIEWINGS Film Series
Welcome to the Library’s monthly film series for adults. Films screened in the Community Room. Doors open 30 minutes before screening. Audience led discussions follow matinees. Just drop in.
MARCH
FOREIGN FILM NIGHT
Britt-Marie Was Here (Swedish/97mins/PG/2019)
Wednesday, March 11, 6:30 PM
Based on the bestselling novel by Fredrik Backman, this heart-warming comedy finds Britt-Marie, age 63, reconsidering her purpose in life after leaving her husband of 40 years and taking on a job as a youth soccer coach.
Honeyland
(90mins/NR/2019)
Tuesday, March 17, 6:30 PM
A wild beekeeper living in the mountains of Macedonia ekes out a living sustainably farming honey when the arrival of an itinerant family threatens her livelihood and throws her peaceful existence into upheaval.
Harriet (125mins/PG-13/2019)
Friday, March 20, 2 & 6:30 PM
The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroes, whose courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.
APRIL
FOREIGN FILM NIGHT
Pain and Glory (Spanish/113mins/R/2019)
Wednesday, April 8, 6:30 PM
A film director (Antonio Banderas) reflects on his life and the choices he’s made as the past and present begin to come crashing down around him.
Dark Waters (126mins/PG-13/2019)
Friday, April 17, 2 & 6:30 PM
Inspired by a shocking true story, a tenacious attorney uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to environmental pollution perpetrated by one of the world’s largest corporations.
MAY
Knives Out (131mins/PG-13/2019)
Sunday, May 3, 1:30 PM
A detective investigates the death of the patriarch of an eccentric, combative family in this modern-day murder mystery where everyone is a suspect.
FOREIGN FILM NIGHT
Parasite (Korean/132mins/R/2019)
Wednesday, May 13, 6:30 PM
Ki-taek and his family, all unemployed, take peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Park family, ingratiating themselves into their home and their lives, leading to interesting and unintended consequences. Winner of the 2019 Palme d’Or.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (109mins/PG/2019)
Friday, May 15, 2 & 6:30 PM
Based on the true story of their real-life friendship, magazine writer Tom Junod is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers and, overcoming his skepticism, learns about empathy, kindness, and decency from America’s most beloved neighbor.
The Biggest Little Farm (91mins/PG/2018)
Tuesday, May 19, 6:30 PM
Documentarian John Chester and his wife Molly work to develop a sustainable farm on 200 acres outside of Los Angeles.