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Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS)
Date: February 10, 2009
Terry W. Brown, 270-707-3732; terry.brown@kctcs.edu
HCC Announces Spring Hopkinsville Films Schedule
Hopkinsville, Ky. (February 10, 2009) - Today Hopkinsville Community College released the schedule for this Spring's Hopkinsville Film showings. The films all dovetail with a holiday or the theme of the month in which the film will be shown. From "Punch-Drunk Love"in conjunction with Valentine's Day, to "Norma Rae"to commemorate Women's History Month and "Saving Private Ryan"in honor of Memorial Day, the films cover a wide array of styles and subjects.
The public is invited join HCC for top-notch cinema followed by enlightening and educational discussions led by college faculty members. Popcorn is included in the $2 registration fee. All films will be shown in the HCC Auditorium Lecture Hall on the Hopkinsville campus. For details contact HCC at (270) 707-3750.
Following is a listing of the scheduled films:
Punch-Drunk Love
In celebration of Valentine's Day, Adam Sandler plays the lead role in this wonderfully quirky film about a man suffocating under the thumbs of his seven sisters and who finally breaks free and falls in love. 95 minutes. Rated R. Discussion led by Bernd Sauermann.
Friday, February 13, 6:00-8:00 pm- $2
Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans
In celebration of Fat Tuesday. Lolis Eric Elie, a New Orleans newspaperman, takes us on a tour of the city in what becomes a reflection of the relevance of history folded into a love letter to the storied New Orleans neighborhood, Faubourg Tremé. As one of the oldest black neighborhoods in America and the birthplace of jazz, Faubourg Tremé was home to the largest community of free black people in the Deep South during slavery and a hotbed of political ferment. Here black and white, free and enslaved, rich and poor cohabited, collaborated, and clashed to create America's first Civil Rights movement and a unique American culture. This is a riveting tale of heartbreak, hope, resiliency and haunting historic parallels. 68 minutes. Not rated. Discussion led by Kristy Howell.
Tuesday, February 24, 6:00-8:00 pm - $2
Glory
In celebration of Black History Month. Based in part on the letters of Robert Gould Shaw, the 54th Massachusetts' commander, Glory details the early actions of the first all-black volunteer regiment of the Civil War. Morgan Freeman, Denzel Washington and Matthew Broderick star in this well-acted and historically important film. 122 minutes. Rated R. Discussion led by Thomas Howell.
Friday, February 27, 6:00-8:00 pm - $2
The Alamo
In celebration of the birthday of the Republic of Texas. Originally constructed as a Spanish mission, the Alamo provided a secure post between Texas settlements and the troops of General Santa Anna, protecting the scores of people working to develop the budding territory, including Davy Crockett, James Bowie, and Sam Houston. But when it was left in the care of an inexperienced leader, the men stationed at the Alamo found themselves in a deadly ambush by Santa Anna. With an insurmountable advantage in strategy and sheer numbers, Santa Anna led the complete slaughter of Alamo forces, an act that incited the ire of Houston who initiated the turnaround that brought Santa Anna's quick defeat and Texas independence. 132 minutes. Rated R. Discussion led by Greg Bridgeman.
Friday, March 6, 6:00-8:00 pm - $2
Norma Rae
In celebration of Women's History Month. Norma Rae (Sally Fields) works in a southern textile mill where the working conditions are tough and sometimes dangerous. A growing concern about this situation gives Norma Rae the courage to be the key associate to a visiting labor union organizer. Together, they undertake the difficult struggle to unionize her factory. 110 minutes. Rated PG. Discussion led by Thomas Howell.
Friday, March 27, 6:00-8:00 pm - $2
Slumdog Millionaire
In celebration of Earth Day. After coming within one question of winning 20 million rupes on the Hindi version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" 18-year-old Mumbai "slumdog" Jamal Malik is arrested on suspicion of cheating. While in custody, Jamal regales a jaded police inspector with remarkable tales of his life on the streets, as well as the story of Latika, the woman he loved and lost. Danny Boyle's film won all four Golden Globes for which it was nominated, including Best Picture (Drama). 120 minutes. Rated R. Discussion led by Meha Darooka.
Friday, April 17, 6:00-8:00 pm - $2
Saving Private Ryan
In celebration of Memorial Day. As US troops storm the beaches of Normandy, three brothers lie dead on the battlefield, with a fourth trapped behind enemy lines. Ranger captain Tom Hanks and seven men are tasked with penetrating German-held territory and bringing the boy home. 170 minutes. Rated R. Discussion led by Greg Bridgeman.
Friday, April 24, 6:00-8:00 pm - $2
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