Staller Center for the Arts

Spring 2009 Film Schedule

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>	The End of America Friday, January 30 at 7 pm A compelling documentary based on Naomi Wolf's best-sellling book, The End of America: Letter of Warning to a Young Patriot. Ms. Wolf will attend the screening, as will the co-director of the film, Annie Sundberg. The film will be introduced by the author, and a question and answer session with the author and co-director is planned. The End of America looks at the ten steps that close down a democracy and explores parallels in history. A book and DVD signing will follow in the Staller Center lobby. The End of America is directed by Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg. For more information, click here. 75 minutes – Unrated.
	The Dark Knight Friday, January 30 at 9:30 pm The Batman movie, with Heath Ledger as Joker and Christian Bale as Batman. Directed by Christopher Nolan. Also with Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Aaron Eckhart. 152 minutes - Rated PG-13.
	Man On Wire Friday, February 6 at 7 pm Documentary in English and French. In 1974 daredevil Philippe Petit set out to do the ultimate stunt: a sky walk on a tight rope strung between the World Trade Center towers. Directed by James Marsh.. 90 minutes – PG-13.
	The Lucky Ones Friday, February 6 at 9:00 pm Three soldiers, home on a month’s leave from Iraq, explore their relationships with sincerity and humor. Directed by Neil Berger. With Rachel McAdams, Tim Robbins, and Michael Pena. 115 minutes - Rated R.
	I've Loved You So Long Friday, February 27 at 7 pm In French with English subtitles. I’ve Loved You So Long is the powerful story of a woman who returns to live with her younger sister after being banished from the family for 15 years. A stunning performance by Kristin Scott Thomas. 115 minutes – Rated PG-13.
	Happy–Go–Lucky Friday, February 27 at 9:30 pm Poppy, a primary school teacher in London and a persuasive optimist, chatters and wanders, teaches and learns. By British filmmaker Mike Leigh (Naked, Vera Drake). With Sally Hawkins, Eddie Marsan and Alexis Zegerman. 118 minutes – Rated R.
	Rachel Getting Married Friday, March 27 at 7 pm The magnetic Anne Hathaway plays Kym, furloughed from rehab for her sister’s wedding. Directed by Jonathan Demme. With Rosemarie DeWitt and Bill Irwin. 114 minutes - Rated R.
	Milk Friday, March 27 at 9:30 pm In 1977, Harvey Milk was the first openly gay man to be voted into major public office in America. The film charts the last eight years of Milk’s life. Directed by Gus Van Sant. With Sean Penn, James Franco, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin and Diego Luna. 128 minutes – Rated R.
	The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Friday, April 3 at 7 pm The son of a high–ranking WWII German officer makes friends with a shaven–haired boy behind a barbed–wire fence. Directed by Mark Herman. With Asa Butterfield and Jack Scanlon. 94 minutes - Unrated.
	Doubt Friday, April 3 at 9:00 pm Set in 1964, Doubt centers on a nun who confronts a priest after suspecting him of abusing a black student. Directed by John Patrick Shanley. With Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman. 100 minutes - PG-13.
	Synecdoche, New York Friday, May 1 at 7 pm A theater director married to an artist struggles to make his mark in the world. With Philip Seymour Hoffman and Catherine Keener. Written and directed by Charlie Kaufman. 124 minutes - Rated R.
	Valkyrie Friday, May 1 at 9:30 pm Based on actual events—a plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler planned at the height of WWII. Directed by Bryan Singer. With Tom Cruise. 100 minutes - Rated PG-13.