FREE Dearborn Main Library Blockbusters Film Series - July August September 2018

Blockbusters Free Film Series

HFCL Auditorium

16301 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI

(313) 943-2330

Monday Evenings

7:00 p.m.

JULY 2 - DARKEST HOUR (2017) - As Hitler?s forces storm across the European landscape and close in on the United Kingdom, Winston Churchill (Gary Oldman) is elected new Prime Minister. With his party questioning his every move, and King George VI (Ben Mendelsohn) skeptical of his new political leader, it is up to Churchill to lead his nation and protect them from the most dangerous threat ever seen. (Rated PG-13. 125 min.)

JULY 9 - LA VIE EN ROSE (2007) - The story of Edith (Marion Cotillard), the daughter of a street singer and a circus acrobat. Abandoned by her mother and then by her father she was raised by her grandmother, who ran a brothel. There, one of the prostitutes later adopted her, until her father returned to steal her away and put her to work in his act. Finding that his sidewalk-act was doing badly, her father commanded her, "Do something!" Exposed to music by her mother and the women in the brothel, she sang "La Marseilles," and Edith Piaf was born. (Rated PG-13. 140 min.)

JULY 16 - LOVING VINCENT (2017) - The world?s first feature-length, oil-painted animation. Loving Vincent reveals the life and controversial death of Vincent van Gogh as told by his paintings and by the characters that inhabit them. The intrigue unfolds through interviews with the characters closest to Vincent and through dramatic reconstructions of the events leading up to his death. The film features 120 of Vincent van Gogh?s greatest paintings. The plot, drawn from the 800 letters written by the painter himself, leads us to the significant people and events in the time prior to his unexpected death. Every shot is painted just as Vincent himself painted. (PG-13. 94 min.)

JULY 23 - QUEEN OF KATWE (2016)  - To be African is to be an underdog in the world. To be Ugandan is to be an underdog in Africa. To be from Katwe is to be an underdog in Uganda. To be a girl is to be an underdog in Katwe.? Disney presents an inspirational film based on the vibrant true story of an Ugandan girl, Phiona (Madina Nalwanga), whose life changes forever when she discovers that she has an amazing talent for chess. A celebration of the human spirit. (Rated PG. 124 min.)

JULY 30 - MATILDA (1996) - A family classic for all ages, Mara Wilson stars as Matilda, a super-smart little girl who?s woefully misunderstood by her parents (Dany DeVito and Rhea Perlman), her brother, and an evil school principal. But with the help of a brave best friend and a wonderful teacher, Matilda discovers she doesn?t have to get mad to get even. (Rated PG. 98 mins.)

AUGUST 6 - KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN (1985) - "Kiss of the Spider Woman" tells one of those rare and entrancing stories where one thing seems to happen while another thing is really happening. There are passages in the movie that seem to be absolutely self-contained, and then a word or gesture will reveal that they have depths we can only guess. By the end of the film, what started out as a contest between two opposite personalities has expanded into a choice between two completely different attitudes toward life. And the choice is not sexual, although for a long time it seems so. It is between freedom and slavery. (Rated R. 120 mins.)

AUGUST13 - 3:10 TO YUMA (2007)  - Infamous outlaw Ben Wade (Russell Crowe) and his vicious gang of thieves and murderers have plagued the Southern Railroad. When Wade is captured, Civil War veteran Dan Evans (Christian Bale) volunteers to deliver him alive to the ?3:10 to Yuma,? a train that will take the killer to trial. But with Wade?s outfit on their trail?and dangers at every turn?the mission soon becomes a violent, impossible journey toward each man?s destiny. (Rated R. 122 mins.)

AUGUST 20 - ELIZABETH (1998) - England, 1554. Young, passionate Elizabeth Tudor (Cate Blanchett) comes to the throne amidst bloody turmoil. Among her courtiers are the venerable Sir William Cecil (Richard Attenborough), her lover the Earl of Leicester (Joseph Fiennes), the imperious Duke of Norfolk (Christopher Eccleston), and her advisor Walshingham (Geoffery Rush). She must learn to weigh her counsel carefully and ignore her private yearnings if she is to keep her crown?and her head. (Rated R. 124 mins.)

AUGUST 27 - BREADWINNER (2017)  - Hailed as ?the best animated feature of 2017.? Parvana is an 11 year old girl growing up under the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2001. When her father is wrongfully arrested, Parvana cuts off her hair and dresses like a boy in order to support her family. Working alongside her friend Shauzia, Parvana discovers a new world of freedom?and danger. With undaunted courage, Parvana draws strength from the fantastical stories she invents as she embarks on a quest to find her father and reunite her family. (Rated PG-13. 94 mins.)

SEPTEMBER 3 - NO PROGRAM?LABOR DAY

SEPTEMBER 10 - THE POST (2017) - Katharine Graham (Meryl Streep) is the first female publisher of a major American newspaper-The Washington Post. With help from editor Ben Bradlee (Tom Hanks), Graham races to catch up with The New York Times to expose a massive cover-up of government secrets that spans three decades and four U.S. presidents. Together, they must overcome their differences as they risk their careers--and very freedom--to help bring long-buried truths to light. (Rated PG-13. 114 mins.)

SEPTEMBER 17 - GORILLAS IN THE MIST (1988)  - Based on the true story of young anthropologist Dian Fossey (Sigourney Weaver) who travels to the African mountains to study the rare gorillas. In this incredible paradise, which she describes as being ?as close to God as you can get,? her interest in the gorillas turns to passion and finally obsession. For her efforts, fighting to protect and seek justice, you may applaud what she does. Or you may condemn it. But you will never forget the passion that turned her into a legend. (Rated PG-13. 129 mins.)


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FREE Admission to 2018 Italian Film Festival USA of Metro Detroit 4/4 4/6-7 4/13-14 4/20-22 4/27-29

Opening night on April 4th at Detroit Film Theatre precedes 4 weekends of FREE film screenings at 5 metro Detroit locations plus special guest appearances...


Leading a lineup featuring the best Italian cinema has to offer, the multi-award winning film and 2017 winner of Italy’s prestigious David di Donatello award, “At War for Love” will open this year’s festival at the Detroit Institute of Arts’ Detroit Film Theatre (DFT). Both opening and closing events will be held at the DFT, including an entire closing weekend (April 27-29). Screenings during the weekends between will be held at locations around the area: Wayne State University (Detroit), April 6-7; Michigan State University (East Lansing), April 6-7; University of Michigan (Ann Arbor), April 13-14; Chippewa Valley High School (Clinton Township), April 20-21; and Bloomfield Township Public Library (Bloomfield Township), April 22.

Entering its second decade, the festival continues to develop as it expands its audience reach. New this year are screenings in East Lansing and a program in Bloomfield Township especially for children. Working to draw in younger generations of Italian film lovers, the new initiative is designed for children ages 6-12. It will feature a selection of short animated and live-action films at the Bloomfield Township Public Library on Sunday, April 22, starting at 2 p.m.

“This year’s program is an exciting one,” said Elena Past, festival organizing committee member. “We are expanding the festival’s reach to include children and the East Lansing community. We also have a slate of special guests, including directors and producers. The festival continues to grow, innovate, and bring new voices to Detroit.”

Four special appearances by film creators will give audiences a behind-the-scenes perspective during post-film discussions with directors and producers of select featured films. These will take place after the following screenings: Friday, April 6 at Wayne State University and Saturday, April 7 at Michigan State University, “Funne, Sea Dreaming Girls” with director Katia Bernardi and co-producer Davide Valentini; Friday, April 20 at Chippewa Valley High School, “Easy” with director Andrea Magnani; Saturday, April 28 at DFT, “The Last Prosecco” with director Antonio Padovan and co-producer Alessia Gatti, and “Cucinì” with director Ciro Fabbricino and producer Giosuè Silvestro.

Returning this year is the short film program which debuted last year. The shorts program features seven recent short films, and the audience will vote for a favorite. Screenings will be in East Lansing on April 7 at 7:30 p.m. and in Ann Arbor on April 13 at 7 p.m.

A complete schedule is below...

Wednesday, April 4

Opening Night, Wednesday, April 4 (Detroit Institute of Arts’ Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit)

7:00 p.m. “At War for Love”
2016 - Director, Pierfrancesco Diliberto, aka Pif, Comedy, 99 min.

New York City, 1943. Arturo falls in love with Flora, but to ask Flora's father for her hand, he must go to Sicily! Penniless, Arturo enlists in the US Army and takes a "free" trip to Sicily at the start of the Allied invasion!

Friday, April 6

Friday, April 6 (Wayne State University, 100 General Lectures Hall, 5045 Anthony Wayne Drive, Detroit)

7:00 p.m. “Funne, Sea Dreaming Girls”
2016 – Director, Katia Bernardi, Documentary, 78 min.

A joyous documentary about a lively group of women whose mantra is “Dreams do not age”!
*Special appearance by director Katia Bernardi and co-producer Davide Valentini


Friday, April 6 (Michigan State University, Wells Hall B122, 619 Red Cedar Rd., East Lansing)

7:00 p.m. “Easy”
2017 – Director, Andrea Magnani, Comedy, 91 min.

An overweight, former race car driver is offered an “easy” job: drive a coffin to Ukraine. Can he do it?

Saturday, April 7

Saturday, April 7 (Wayne State University, 100 General Lectures Hall, 5045 Anthony Wayne Drive, Detroit)

5:00 p.m. “The Order of Things”
2017 – Director, Andrea Segre, Drama, 112 min.

An immigration agent is faced with a choice: respect his orders and the law, or help someone who is in difficulty.

7:30 p.m. “Holding Hands”
2017 – Director, Gianni Amelio, Drama, 103 min.

A family moves into an apartment next to retired attorney Lorenzo. The joy of living returns to him, until one day their lives are shaken by tragedy.


Saturday, April 7 (Michigan State University, Wells Hall B122, 619 Red Cedar Rd., East Lansing)

5:00 p.m. “Funne, Sea Dreaming Girls”
2016 – Director, Katia Bernardi, Documentary, 78 min.

A joyous documentary about a lively group of women whose mantra is “Dreams do not age”!
*Special appearance by director Katia Bernardi and co-producer Davide Valentini

7:30 p.m. Short Film Program
2017 – Comedy, Drama, Animation, 120 min.

Seven recent short films are in competition for audience favorite.  They are: “The Line,” “At My Home,” “Pipinara,” “Simposio Suino In Re Minore,” “Crosstitch Road,” “The Fisherman,” and “Little Italian Girls.”

Friday, April 13

Friday, April 13  (University of Michigan, Lorch Hall Askwith Auditorium, 611 Tappan St., Ann Arbor)

7:00 p.m. Short Film Program
2017 – Comedy, Drama, Animation 120 min.

Seven recent short films are in competition for audience favorite. They are: “The Line,” “At My Home,” “Pipinara,” “Simposio Suino In Re Minore,” “Crosstitch Road,” “The Fisherman,” and “Little Italian Girls.”

Saturday, April 14

Saturday, April 14 (University of Michigan, Lorch Hall Askwith Auditorium, 611 Tappan St., Ann Arbor)

5:00 p.m. “Worldly Girl”
2016 – Director, Marco Danieli, Drama, 101 min.

When Giulia meets Libero, she discovers there is another destiny awaiting her--one she can choose for herself.


7:30 p.m. “The Sense of Beauty”
2017 – Director, Valerio Jalongo, Documentary, 75 min.

In celebration of the ‘Day of Italian Researchers’, a fascinating documentary about the beauty found in research at CERN.

Friday, April 20

Friday, April 20  (Chippewa Valley High School, Henrichsen Auditorium, 18300 19 Mile Rd., Clinton Township)

7:00 p.m. “Easy”
2017 – Director, Andrea Magnani, Comedy, 91 min.

An overweight, former race car driver is offered an “easy” job: drive a coffin to Ukraine. Can he do it? *Special appearance by director Andrea Magnani

Saturday, April 21

Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21 (Chippewa Valley High School, Henrichsen Auditorium, 18300 19 Mile Rd., Clinton Township)

5:00 p.m. “It’s All About Karma”
2017 – Director Edoardo Falcone, Comedy, 90 min.

A rich heir believes a con man is his reincarnated father. A surprising comedy about friendship!


7:30 p.m. “It’s The Law”
2017 - Director, Salvatore Ficarra and Valentino Picone, Comedy, 92 min.

After the election, will the citizens of a small Sicilian town be ready for a new age of legality and respect for the rules?

Sunday, April 22

Sunday, April 22 (Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Rd., Bloomfield Township)


2:00 p.m. Children’s Program – NEW this year!
A family-friendly program of 13 short films, geared toward an audience of children aged 6-12.

Friday, April 27

Closing weekend: Friday, April 27 (Detroit Institute of Arts’ Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit)

7:00 p.m. “Ears”
2016 - Director, Alessandro Aronadio, Comedy, 90 min.

A tragicomic day during which a man will suddenly experience the world’s folly: one of those life-changing days!

Saturday, April 28

Closing weekend: Saturday, April 28 (Detroit Institute of Arts’ Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit)

5:00 p.m. “The Last Prosecco”
2017, Director Antonio Padovan, Drama, 102 min.

A mystery unfolds in the hills of the Veneto region where Prosecco grapes are grown. *Special appearance by director Antonio Padovan and co-producer Alessia Gatti


7:30 p.m. “Cucinì”
2017, Director Ciro Fabbricino, Documentary, 54 min.

A journey into the flavors of the Neapolitan gastronomic traditions through the eyes and memory of five cooks. *Special appearance by director Ciro Fabbricino and producer Giosuè Silvestro

Sunday, April 29

Closing weekend: Sunday, April 29 (Detroit Institute of Arts’ Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit)

4:30 p.m. “Friends By Chance”
2017 - Director, Francesco Bruni, Drama, 106 min.

A young caregiver and his friends take an aging poet on a trip in search of a treasure, but find it in their own hearts.



All films will be shown in original language with English subtitles.  Film trailers, cast and additional information are available at http://www.italianfilmfests.org/detroit.

The 2018 Italian Film Festival USA of Metro Detroit is supported by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Minigrant program, administered by the Anton Art Center.


For more information about the Italian Film Festival USA of Metro Detroit, including sponsorship opportunities, please visit the festival's website http://www.italianfilmfests.org/detroit or call 248-917-2352.

Follow Italian Film Festival USA on Facebook at Facebook.com/Italian-Film-Festival-USA and on Twitter at @ItalianFilmFest.


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FREE Dearborn Main Library Blockbusters Film Series - April May June 2018

Blockbusters Free Film Series

HFCL Auditorium

16301 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI

(313) 943-2330

Monday Evenings

7:00 p.m.

APRIL 2 - THE NAMESAKE (2006) - Presented by Big Read Dearborn. Based upon the best-selling novel by Jhumpa Lahiri, this epic family saga ?brims with intelligence, compassion and sensuous delight.? Kal Penn stars as Gogol Ganguli, a suburban teenager caught between his Indian roots and his American birthright. Gogol and his Indian-born parents must somehow strike a balance between age-old traditions and modern-day sensibilities as they search for a patch of common ground. An inspirational tale about the ties that bind us all. (Rated PG-13. 122 mins.)

APRIL 9 - THE IMMIGRANT (2013) - Ewa Cybulska (Marion Cotillard) and her sister sail to New York from their native Poland in search of a new start and the American dream. When they reach Ellis Island, doctors discover that Magda (Angela Sarafyan) is ill, and the two women are separated. Ewa is released onto the mean streets of Manhattan and quickly falls prey to Bruno (Joaquin Phoenix), a charming but wicked man who takes her in and forces her into prostitution. Can she escape her nightmare? (Rated R. 120 mins.)

APRIL 16 - ESSENTIAL ARRIVAL: MICHIGAN?S IMMIGRANTS IN THE 21ST CENTURY (2014) - Presented by Big Read Dearborn. Produced by Professor Arifa Javed of the University of Michigan-Dearborn, this film is ?a comprehensive, multi-angled inquiry, Essential Arrival features interviews with experts in fields such as law, sociology, and public policy, in addition to many families of Indian immigrants in Michigan, and paints a comprehensive, essential picture of Indian Americans.? Q & A with Professor Arifa Javed follows the film. (Not Rated. 61 mins.)

APRIL 23 - AN AMERICAN TAIL (1986) - An American Tail chronicles the wide-eyed adventures of a courageous little mouse named Fievel. Journeying by ship from Russia to turn-of-the-century America, Fievel is lost at sea during a ferocious storm. Washing ashore in New York Harbor, Fievel braves the perils and wonders of a strange new world in a thrilling quest to find his family. Featuring the Voices of Dom Deluise, Madeline Kahn and Christopher Plummer, it?s a rousing, heartwarming animated adventure for the entire family! (Rated G. 80 mins.)

APRIL 30- WEST SIDE STORY (1961) - The film sets the ageless story of Romeo and Juliet against a backdrop of gang warfare in 1950?s New York. A love affair is fated for tragedy amidst the vicious rivalry of two street gangs?the Jets and the Sharks. When Jets member Tony (Richard Beymer) falls for Maria (Natalie Wood), the sister of the Sharks leader, it?s more that these two warring gangs can handle. And as mounting tensions rise a battle to the death ensues and innocent blood is shed in a heartbreaking finale. (Not Rated. 153 min.)

MAY 7- GOLDEN DOOR (2006) - Salvatore is a poor farmer and a widower who decides to emigrate to the U.S. with all his family, including his old mother. Before they embark, they meet Lucy. She is a British woman who wants to go back to the States. Lucy needs to marry someone before she arrives at Ellis Island in New York. Salvatore accepts her proposal. Once they arrive in Ellis Island they spend the quarantine period trying to pass the examinations to be admitted to the States. Tests are not so simple for poor farmers coming from Sicily. Their destiny is in the hands of the custom officers. Italian and with English Subtitles. (Rated PG-13. 118 mins.)

MAY 14 - THE VISITOR (2007) - When, in a chance encounter on a trip into New York, Walter (Richard Jenkins) discovers a couple has taken up residence in his apartment in the city, he develops an unexpected and profound connection to them that will change his life forever. As challenges arise for his tenants Tarek (Haaz Sleiman) and Zainab (Dani Gurira), Walter finds himself compelled to help his new friends, and rediscovers a passion he thought he has lost long ago. (Rated PG-13. 104 mins.)

MAY 21- CROSSING OVER (2009) - Max Brogan (Harrison Ford) is on a quest for justice as an immigration agent investigating the case of a missing illegal. In a cross-fire of crime and bureaucracy, fraud and murder, he must race against time to try to save a family from becoming collateral damage in the fight for the American dream. Also starring Ashley Judd, Ray Liotta, Jim Sturgess and Cliff Curtis. (Rated R. 113 mins.)

MAY 28- NO PROGRAM?MEMORIAL DAY

JUNE 4- GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK (2005) - It?s 1953, and the piece of talking furniture called TV is still a novelty in America?s living rooms. On it, Sen. Joseph McCarthy uses fear, falsehoods and belligerence to become arguably the most powerful man in the land. On it, newsman Edward R. Murrow, who?s had his fill of the senator?s tactics, fights back. Starring David Strathairn, Patricia Clarkson, George Clooney, Jeff Daniels, Robert Downey Jr. and Frank Langella. (Rated PG. 93 mins.)

JUNE 11?- CHILDREN OF MEN (2006) - No Children. No Future. No hope. In the year 2027, eighteen years since the last baby was born, disillusioned Theo (Clive Owen) becomes an unlikely champion of the human race when he is asked by his former lover (Julianne Moore) to escort a young pregnant woman out of the country as quickly as possible. In a thrilling race against time, Theo will risk everything to deliver the miracle the whole world has been waiting for. Co-starring Michael Caine. (Rated R. 109 mins.)

JUNE 18- THE SHAPE OF WATER (2017) - Elisa is a mute, isolated woman who works as a cleaning lady in a hidden, high-security government laboratory in 1962 Baltimore. Her life changes forever when she discovers the lab's classified secret? a mysterious, scaled creature from South America that lives in a water tank. As Elisa develops a unique bond with her new friend, she soon learns that its fate and very survival lies in the hands of a hostile government agent and a marine biologist. (Rated R. 123 mins.)

JUNE 25- GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN (2017) - After leaving London for the English countryside, writer A.A. Milne starts to spin fanciful yarns about his son's growing collection of stuffed animals. These stories form the basis for "Winnie-the-Pooh" and "The House at Pooh Corner," published respectively in 1926 and 1928. Milne and his family soon become swept up in the instant success of the books, while the enchanting tales bring hope and comfort to the rest of postwar England. (Rated PG. 107 mins.)


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FREE Dearborn Main Library Blockbusters Film Series - 4/2 -The Namesake (2006)

Blockbusters Free Film Series

HFCL Auditorium

16301 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI

(313) 943-2330

Monday Evenings

7:00 p.m.

The Namesake (2006)

HFCL Auditorium Monday, April 02
7:00 pm | Free No Registration Necessary

Presented by Big Read Dearborn. Based upon the best-selling novel by Jhumpa Lahiri, this epic family saga “brims with intelligence, compassion and sensuous delight.” Kal Penn stars as Gogol Ganguli a suburban teenager caught between his Indian roots and his American birthright. Gogol and his Indian-born parents must somehow strike a balance between age-old traditions and modern-day sensibilities as they search for a patch of common ground. An inspirational tale about the ties that bind us all. (Rated PG-13.122 mins. )

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VIDEO: Watch "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" FREE on Amazon this Weekend starting 1/12 - NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

In Celebration of Golden Globe Wins, Amazon Prime Video is Making The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Free to Watch This Weekend -- No Membership Required...

Amazon today announced that in celebration of its two Golden Globe wins, it will make the Prime Original The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel available for free for everyone this weekend. Anyone can watch the series at no cost starting Friday, January 12 at 12:01am local time and concluding at 11:59pm local time Monday, January 15, using the Prime Video app for TVs, connected devices including the all-new Fire TV and mobile devices, or online at amazon.com/maisel.

For a list of all Prime Video compatible devices visit www.amazon.com/howtostream

"Big kudos and congrats to Rachel for her first Golden Globe and to Amy for an outstanding first season," said Greg Hart, Vice President of Prime Video. "We are excited for new viewers to join in the celebration and stream the series for free this weekend."

Rachel Brosnahan (House of Cards) stars as Miriam "Midge" Maisel, a 1958 New York City woman who has everything she's ever wanted--the perfect husband, two kids and an elegant Upper West Side apartment perfect for hosting Yom Kippur dinner. But when her life takes a surprise turn, she has to quickly decide what else she's good at--and going from housewife to stand-up comic is a wild choice to everyone but her.

The series was created by Amy Sherman-Palladino and executive produced, written and directed by Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino. This past week, Sherman-Palladino was nominated for the prestigious Directors Guild of America (DGA) Award.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel also stars Golden Globe winner and three-time Emmy winner Tony Shalhoub (Monk) as Midge's father Abe Weissman, Alex Borstein (Family Guy) as Susie Meyerson, Michael Zegen (Boardwalk Empire) as Midge's husband Joel Maisel and Marin Hinkle (Two and a Half Men) as Midge's mother, Rose Weissman.

The series is available in 4K Ultra HD and High Dynamic Range on the all-new Fire TV as well as compatible smart TVs, set top boxes and game consoles. It is also available in HDR10+, a new open standard that leverages dynamic metadata to produce enhanced contrast and colors, on compatible Samsung smart TVs. Prime members can also download the series for offline viewing on iOS, Android and Fire devices at no additional cost.


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FREE Dearborn Main Library Blockbusters Film Series - January February March 2018

Blockbusters Free Film Series

HFCL Auditorium

16301 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI

(313) 943-2330

Monday Evenings

7:00 p.m.

JANUARY 1— NO PROGRAM—NEW YEARS DAY

JANUARY 8— LOST CITY OF Z (2017) - At the dawn of the 20th century, British explorer Percy Fawcett journeys into the Amazon, where he discovers evidence of a previously unknown, advanced civilization that may have once inhabited the region. Despite being ridiculed by the scientific establishment, which views indigenous populations as savages, the determined Fawcett, supported by his devoted wife, son, and aide-decamp, returns to his beloved jungle in an attempt to prove his case. A true-life drama, centering on British explorer Col. Percival Fawcett, who disappeared while searching for a mysterious city in the Amazon in the 1920s. (Rated PG-13. 141 min.)

JANUARY 15— NO PROGRAM—MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

JANUARY 22— DETROIT (2017) - In the summer of 1967, rioting and civil unrest starts to tear apart the city of Detroit. Two days later, a report of gunshots prompts the Detroit Police Department, the Michigan State Police and the Michigan Army National Guard to search and seize an annex of the nearby Algiers Motel. Several policemen start to flout procedure by forcefully and viciously interrogating guests to get a confession. By the end of the night, three unarmed men are gunned down while several others are brutally beaten. (Rated R. 143 min.)

JANUARY 29— POLLOCK (2000) - Artist Jackson Pollock revolutionized American painting in the 1940's with his exciting abstract canvases that used dripped and splattered paint in a manner at once excitingly physical and structurally intelligent. While Pollock became a heroic figure in the art world, his private life was nothing to envy, and this biography looks at both his professional triumphs and personal tragedies. Pollock was the first feature directed by actor Ed Harris, who also plays the title role; the cast also includes Val Kilmer, Marcia Gay Harden, Amy Madigan and Jennifer Connelly. (Rated R. 122 min.)

FEBRUARY 5— BLACK SWAN (2010) - Nominated for an Academy Award, Natalie Portman is Nina, a stunningly talented but dangerously unstable ballerina on the verge of stardom. Pushed to the breaking point by her driven artistic director (Vincent Cassel) and the threat posed by a seductive rival dancer (Mila Kunis), Nina’s tenuous grip on reality starts to slip away–plunging her into a waking nightmare. (Rated R. 108 min.)

FEBRUARY 12— LADY MACBETH (2016) - Rural England, 1865, Katherine (Florence Pugh) is stifled by her loveless marriage to a bitter man twice her age, whose family is cold and unforgiving. When she embarks on a passionate affair with a young worker on her husband’s estate, a force is unleashed inside her, so powerful that she will stop at nothing to get what she wants. (Rated R. 89 min.)

FEBRUARY 19— NO PROGRAM—PRESIDENT’S DAY

FEBRUARY 26— BIRTH OF A NATION (2016) - Set against the antebellum South, The Birth of a Nation follows Nat Turner (Nate Parker), a literate slave and preacher, whose financially stained owner, Samuel Turner (Armie Hammer), accepts an offer to use Nat’s preaching to subdue slaves. As he witnesses countless atrocities, against himself and his fellow slaves, Nat orchestrates an uprising in the hopes of leading his people to freedom. (Rated R. 120 min.)

MARCH 5—THE CIRCLE (2017) - When Mae (Emma Watson) is hired to work for the world’s largest and most powerful tech and social media company, she sees it as an opportunity of a lifetime. As she rises through the ranks, she is encouraged by the company’s founder, Eamon Bailey (Tom Hanks) to engage in a groundbreaking experiment that pushes the boundaries of privacy, ethics, and ultimately, her personal freedom. Her participation in the experiment and every decision she makes begin to affect the lives and future of her friends, family and all of humanity. (Rated PG-13. 110 min.)

MARCH 12— 13 MINUTES (2017) - During Hitler's anniversary speech on November 8, 1939, a man is arrested on the Swiss border for possession of suspicious objects. Just minutes later, a bomb explodes in the Munich Bürgerbräukeller, immediately behind the Führer's lectern, killing eight people. The man is Georg Elser (Christian Friedel), a carpenter from Königsbronn in the Swabia region. Suspected of the crime Elser is sent to the head of the Gestapo, Heinrich Müller (Johann von Bülow) to be questioned. During his confinement, he recalls the events leading up to his plot and his reasons for deciding to take such drastic action. German language with English Subtitles. (Rated R. 114 min.)

MARCH 19— MEGAN LEAVEY (2017) - The true life story of Megan Leavey (Kate Mara), a young Marine corporal whose unique discipline and bond with a military combat dog saved many lives during her deployment in Iraq. Assigned to clean up the K-9 unit after a disciplinary hearing, Leavey starts to identify with Rex, a particularly aggressive dog that she trains. Over the course of their service, Megan and Rex complete more than 100 missions until an improvised explosive device injures both, putting their fates in jeopardy.(Rated PG-13. 116 min.)

MARCH 26— WONDER WOMAN (2017) - Before she was Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, raised on a sheltered island paradise and trained to be an unconquerable warrior. When an American pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in a war to end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers…and her true destiny. (Rated PG-13. 141 min.)


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FREE Tickets for Active Military and Vets to see movie "Thank you For Your Service" 10/30 at Emagine Theatres

Emagine Theatres Offers Free Tickets to Active and Military Veterans...

No charge to see “Thank You For Your Service” for a limited time

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FREE Dearborn Main Library Blockbusters Film Series - October November December 2017

Blockbusters Free Film Series

HFCL Auditorium

16301 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI

(313) 943-2330

Monday Evenings

7:00 p.m.

OCTOBER 2—SEASONS (2015) - Directors Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud return to the lush green forests, when the ice retreated, and the cycle of seasons was established. SEASONS is the awe-inspiring tale of the long shared history that binds humankind and nature. (Rated PG. 97 min.)

OCTOBER 9 — ALTERED STATES (1980) - A respected scientist and psychology professor Edward Jessup (William Hurt) decides to combine his experiments in sensory deprivation tanks with powerful hallucinogenic drugs, convinced that it may help him unlock different states of consciousness. The experiments are a success at first, but as Jessup continues his work, he begins to experience altered mental and also physical states. (Rated R. 102 min.)

OCTOBER 16—POLLOCK (2000) - Artist Jackson Pollock revolutionized American painting in the 1940's with his exciting abstract canvases that used dripped and splattered paint in a manner at once excitingly physical and structurally intelligent. While Pollock became a heroic figure in the art world, his private life was nothing to envy, and this biography looks at both his professional triumphs and personal tragedies. Pollock was the first feature directed by actor Ed Harris, who also plays the title role; the cast also includes Val Kilmer, Marcia Gay Harden, Amy Madigan and Jennifer Connelly. (Rated R. 122 min.)

OCTOBER 23—THE ILLUSIONIST (2006) - The Illusionist conjures an exhilarating blend of suspense, romance and mind-bending twists. The acclaimed illusionist Eisenheim has not only captured the imaginations of all of Vienna, but also the interest of the ambitious Crown Prince Leopold. But when Leopold’s new fiancée rekindles a childhood fascination with Eisenheim, the Prince’s interest evolves into obsession. Starring Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel and Rufus Sewell. (Rated PG-13. 109 min.)

OCTOBER 30—KONG SKULL ISLAND (2017) - A team of scientists, soldiers and adventurers explores an uncharted island in the Pacific, but their mission of discovery becomes the ultimate battle between man and nature when they venture into the domain of the mighty Kong. (Rated PG-13. 118 min.)

NOVEMBER 6— THE KING’S SPEECH (2010) - When England’s throne is suddenly thrust upon him, amidst royal family scandal and impending world war, King George VI (Colin Firth) must overcome a lifelong, debilitating speech impediment to lead his nation. After his iron-willed, compassionate wife Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter) secretly enlists an eccentric speech therapist (Geoffrey Rush), the two men forge an unlikely friendship that will ultimately empower the monarch to find his voice, inspire his people and rally the world. Based on a true story, The King’s Speech has been universally hailed as “a masterpiece.” (Rated R. 118min.)

NOVEMBER 13—THE 13th WARRIOR (1999) - A man, having fallen in love with the wrong woman, is sent by the sultan himself on a diplomatic mission to a distant land as an ambassador. Stopping at a Viking village port to restock on supplies, he finds himself unwittingly embroiled on a quest to banish a mysterious threat in a distant Viking land. Based on the Michael Crichton novel Eaters of the Dead. (Rated R. 102 min.)

NOVEMBER 20—THE ZOOKEEPER’S WIFE (2017) - In 1939 Poland, Antonina Zabinska (Jessica Chastain) and her husband successfully run the Warsaw Zoo and raise their family in an idyllic existence. Their world is overturned, however, when the country is invaded by the Nazis and they are forced to report to the Reich’s newly appointed zoologist (Daniel Bruhl). To fight back on their own terms, the Zabinskis risk everything by covertly working with the Resistance and using the zoo’s hidden tunnels and cages to save families from Nazi brutality. (Rated PG-13. 126 min.)

NOVEMBER 27—KON TIKI (2012) - Based on the amazing true adventure of Thor Heyerdahl (Pal Sverre Hagen), Kon-Tiki is the tale of a Norwegian explorer in 1947 who embarks on the voyage of a lifetime to prove a point. When the scientific community rejects his theory that South Americans were the first to settle in the Polynesian Islands, Heyerdahl resolves to prove its validity-and save his reputation-by embarking on the voyage himself. Recruiting a group of five men who are just bold enough to tackle the seemingly impossible trip, he builds a simple raft to original pre-Columbian specifications and sets off on the epic 101 day-long journey across the treacherous ocean to meet his fate, while the world watches. (Rated PG-13. 118 min.)

DECEMBER 4—LIFE (2017) - Life tells the story of the six-member crew of the International Space Station that is on the cutting edge of one of the most important discoveries in human history: the first evidence of extraterrestrial life on Mars. As the crew begins to conduct research, their methods end up having unintended consequences and the life form proves more intelligent than anyone ever expected. (Rated. R. 104min.)

DECEMBER 11—GOING IN STYLE (2017) - Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Alan Arkin team up as lifelong buddies Willie, Joe and Al, who decide to buck retirement and step off the straight and narrow for the first time in their lives when their pension funds become a corporate casualty. Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, the three risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money. (Rated PG-13. 96 min.)

DECEMBER 18—JOYEUX NOEL (2005) - Joyeux Noel (Merry Christmas) tells the true-life story of the spontaneous Christmas Eve truce declared by Scottish, French and German troops in the trenches of World War I. Enemies leave their weapons behind for one night as they band together in brotherhood and forget about the brutalities of war. (Rated PG-13. 116 min.)

DECEMBER 25—NO PROGRAM—CHRISTMAS


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FREE Dearborn Main Library Blockbusters Film Series - July August September 2017

Blockbusters Free Film Series

HFCL Auditorium

16301 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI

(313) 943-2330

Monday Evenings

7:00 p.m.

JULY 3—SULLY (2016) - On January 15, 2009, Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger (Tom Hanks) and his copilot (Aaron Eckhart) begin a routine flight that turns terrifying. Sully pulls off the impossible and glides his disabled plane onto the frigid waters of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 aboard. Even though he’s heralded for his unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an all-out investigation threatens to destroy Sully’s reputation and career. Directed by Clint Eastwood. (Rated PG-13. 96 min.)

JULY 10—THE RED TURTLE (2016) - Originally titled La Tortue Rouge, this masterfully animated fantasy film tells the story of a man shipwrecked at sea who becomes stranded on a beautiful but desolated island. He learns to live in isolation, seemingly tormented in his efforts to escape the island by a giant red turtle. Miraculously, he soon comes upon a young woman also lost at sea and they create a family together. (Rated PG. 80 min.)

JULY 17—LEGEND OF BAGGER VANCE (2000) - Directed by Robert Redford, this film draws on the Indian classic the Bhagavad Gita for its inspiration. Will Smith, Matt Damon and Charlize Theron star in this highly-acclaimed tale of a local golfing hero with a promising future whose hopes are shattered on the battlefields of war. The disillusioned young man turns his back on the world—until a fateful visit from a mysterious stranger turns his life around. (PG-13. 127 min.)

JULY 24—SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE (2009) - Jamal Malik (Dev Patel) is just one question away from winning a fortune on India’s version of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?” But how has this uneducated young man from the slums succeeded in providing correct responses to questions that have stumped countless scholars before him? And will he ultimately win it all or lose everything, including his true love? (Rated R. 120 min.)

JULY 31—A MONSTER CALLS (2016) - Liam Neeson, Felicity Jones, and Sigourney Weaver star in this visually spectacular and stunningly emotional drama. Young Conor’s life takes a turn after his mother becomes ill and he moves in with his unsympathetic grandmother. As an escape, Conor turns to his artwork and conjures up a 40-foot high monster who becomes a most unlikely ally by guiding him on a journey of courage, faith and truth that powerfully fuses imagination and reality. (Rated PG-13. 109 min.)

AUGUST 7—LA LA LAND (2016) - Winner of 6 Academy Awards. Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star as Mia and Sebastian, an actress and a jazz musician pursuing their Hollywood dreams—and finding each other—in a vibrant celebration of hope, dreams, and love. (Rated PG-13. 128 min.)

AUGUST 14—WAIT UNTIL DARK (1967) - A 50th anniversary screening. Susy Hendrix, recently blinded and still learning how to live in a sighted world, becomes the target of three conmen searching for a heroin-stuffed doll that they believe Susy possesses. Roat, a psychopathic killer, wants the doll and will stop at nothing to get it. All Susy wants is to survive. Starring Audrey Hepburn, Alan Arkin and Richard Crenna. (Not Rated. 108 min.)

AUGUST 21—HIDDEN FIGURES (2016) - Hidden Figures tells the incredible untold story of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson—brilliant African-American women working at NASA who served as the brains behind the launch into orbit of astronaut John Glenn, a stunning achievement that turned around the Space Race. The visionary trio crossed all gender and racial lines and inspired generations. Starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe. (Rated PG. 127 min.)

AUGUST 28—WHAT DREAMS MAY COME (1998) - After Chris Nielsen dies in an accident, he tries to remain close to his beautiful, mortal wife Annie. With the friendly spirit assigned to guide him, he begins to adapt to his new state of being in a setting that can only be described as heavenly. But when his distraught wife takes her own life, she is banished to an eternal damnation. Chris vows to find her so they can share eternity together, but no one has ever succeeded in rescuing a soul from such a horrific fate. With the help of his heavenly friend, Chris sets out on the most perilous and harrowing journey of his life, or afterlife: a quest for everlasting love that will take him to hell and back! Starring Robin Williams and Cuba Gooding, Jr. (Rated PG-13. 113 min.)

SEPTEMBER 4—NO PROGRAM—LABOR DAY

SEPTEMBER 11—SPY (2015) - Deskbound CIA analyst Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy) is about to become the world’s newest—and unlikeliest—secret weapon. When her partner (Jude Law) falls off the grid and another top agent (Jason Statham) is compromised, Susan volunteers to go deep undercover and bring down a deadly arms dealer. Loaded with wisecracking action and adventure, SPY is a mission impossible to resist! (Rated R. 120 min.) Staff Pick

SEPTEMBER 18—SNOWDEN (2016) - Director Oliver Stone tackles the most important true story of the 21st century. Snowden, the politically-charged thriller reveals the incredible, untold personal story of Edward Snowden, the controversial figure who exposed shocking illegal surveillance activities by the National Security Agency and became one of the most wanted men in the world. A hero to some and a traitor to others, the provocative story of what led him to that fateful decision makes for one of the most compelling stories in recent history. (Rated R. 135 min.)

SEPTEMBER 25—SPRING, SUMMER, FALL, WINTER...AND SPRING (2003) - A tiny Buddhist monastery floats on a raft amidst a breathtaking landscape, tended to by a solitary Monk. Into this serene setting comes a young child, who will become the Old Monk’s protégé…and so begins a life long journey of hope, despair, passion and redemption in a film hailed as “a triumph of sheer cinematic craft." From the brash actions of youth, through the dawn of adolescence and the fullness of adulthood, one man’s life lesson are learned as seasons pass, his emotional inner life changing as the landscape around him. Korean with English Subtitles.(Rated R. 102 min.


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FREE Dearborn Main Library Blockbusters Film Series - April May June 2017

Blockbusters Free Film Series

HFCL Auditorium

16301 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI

(313) 943-2330

Monday Evenings

7:00 p.m.

APRIL 3—COLLATERAL BEAUTY (2016) - When a successful New York advertising executive suffers a great tragedy he retreats from life. While his concerned friends try desperately to reconnect with him, he seeks answers from the universe by writing letters to Love, Time and Death. But it's not until his notes bring unexpected personal responses that he begins to understand how these constants interlock in a life fully lived, and how even the deepest loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty. (PG-13. 97 min.)

APRIL 10—BLACK ROBE (1991) - Set in 1634, this film follows the travels of Father LaForgue (Lothaire Bluteau), a Jesuit priest called upon to search for a remote Canadian mission surrounded by Huron settlements. LaForgue, guided by a group of distrustful yet kind Algonquin natives, embarks on a trek across unfamiliar and treacherous terrain. The young priest's small party fends off the vicious attacks of the Iroquois tribe before finally reaching their destination. There, LaForgue finds the mission in a tragic state. (Rated R. 101 min.) Staff Pick

APRIL 17—ARRIVAL (2016) - When mysterious spacecraft touch down across the globe, an elite team, lead by expert linguist Louise Banks, is brought together to investigate. As mankind teeters on the verge of global war, Banks and the team race against time for answers - and to find them, she will take a chance that could threaten her life, and quite possibly humanity. (Rated PG-13. 116 min.)

APRIL 24—FENCES (2016) - Fences is the story of Troy Maxson, a mid-century Pittsburgh sanitation worker who once dreamed of a baseball career, but was too old when the major leagues began admitting black players. He tries to be a good husband and father, but his lost dream of glory eats at him, and causes him to make a decision that threatens to tear his family apart. Starring Denzel Washington. (Rated PG-13. 139 min.)

MAY 1—INFERNO (2016) - When Robert Langdon wakes up in an Italian hospital with amnesia, he teams up with Dr. Sienna Brooks, and together they must race across Europe against the clock to foil a deadly global plot. Loosely based on the 2013 Dan Brown novel of the same name,the film is the sequel to The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons, and is the third installment in the Robert Langdon film series. It stars Tom Hanks, reprising his role as Robert Langdon. (Rated PG-13. 121 min.)

MAY 8 —A WALK IN THE WOODS (2015) - After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson returns to the U.S., where he decides the best way to connect with his homeland is to hike the Appalachian Trail with one of his oldest friends. (Rated R. 104 min.)

MAY 15—CAPTAIN FANTASTIC (2016) - Ben Cash (Viggo Mortensen), his wife Leslie and their six children live deep in the wilderness of Washington state. Isolated from society, Ben and Leslie devote their existence to raising their kids -- educating them to think critically, training them to be physically fit and athletic, guiding them in the wild without technology and demonstrating the beauty of co-existing with nature. When Leslie dies suddenly, Ben must take his sheltered offspring into the outside world for the first time. (Rated R. 118 min.)

MAY 22—THE IN-LAWS (1979) - On the eve of their children's marriage, NYC in-laws Sheldon Kornpett and Vince Ricardo embark on a series of misadventures involving the CIA, the Treasury Department and Central American dictators. Stars Peter Falk and Alan Arkin. (Rated PG . 103 min.) Staff Pick

MAY 29—NO PROGRAM—MEMORIAL DAY

JUNE 5—WOLF TOTEM (2015) - The 1960s, the final heyday for the people of the Inner Mongolian grasslands: a time when an age-old balance based on culture and tradition was maintained between the nomads, their livestock, and the wild wolves who roamed the plains. Chen Zhen, a student from Beijing volunteers to live in a remote nomadic settlement. There, he discovers life of apparent idyllic simplicity based on an eternal struggle between the wolves and the humans in their fight to survive. Once the careful balance between the wolves and humans is disrupted, however, culture and tradition are damaged, and the environment suffers. Chinese language with English subtitles. (Rated PG-13. 121min.)

JUNE 12—A DOG’S PURPOSE (2017) - A Dog's Purpose shares the soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love. (Rated PG. 100 min.)

JUNE 19—A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (2016) - Based on the international best selling book. The true feel-good story of how James Bowen, a busker and recovering drug addict, had his life transformed when he met a stray ginger cat. (Not Rated. 103 min.) Staff Pick

JUNE 26—FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM (2016) - The adventures of writer Newt Scamander in New York's secret community of witches and wizards seventy years before Harry Potter reads his book in school. (Rated PG-13. 133 min.)


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FREE Admission to 2017 Italian Film Festival USA of Metro Detroit 4/5 4/7-8 4/14-15 4/21-22 4/28-29

Opening night on April 5th at Detroit Film Theatre precedes 4 weekends of FREE film screenings at 5 metro Detroit locations plus special guest appearances...

Celebrating its tenth year as part of the nationwide festival, Metro Detroit’s 2017 edition of the Italian Film Festival USA brings the best modern-day Italian cinema offerings to Detroit area audiences, April 5 – 30, with films from award-winning directors as well as debut films from exciting new talent.

There will be 13 screenings in all, with 11 films making local premieres and a NEW short film program featuring seven titles from which the audience will get to choose a favorite, and special guest appearances. 

Admission is FREE and open to the public.

“It is an honor to be part of this national event, and we are proud to have provided the opportunity for Detroit film enthusiasts to enjoy award-winning, contemporary Italian films for a decade,” said Elena Past, festival organizing committee member. “The popularity and sustainability of our festival testify to the program’s vibrancy. We are excited to continue into the future with the selection of high-quality, diverse films audiences have come to expect. We’re excited to expand our lineup with the new shorts program and are committed to bringing more sessions with film professionals.”

Now in its 13th year nationwide, the Italian Film Festival USA offers 95 screenings of recent Italian films -- captivating dramas, hilarious comedies, and interesting documentaries -- to audiences across the country. In addition to Detroit, festival cities are Boulder, Chicago, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Memphis, Milwaukee, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland and St. Louis. Last year’s event in Metro Detroit drew more than 3,500 people and was the most highly attended of all participating cities and in its own history.

The multi-award winning film, “Like Crazy” opens the Italian Film Festival USA of Metro Detroit on Wednesday, April 5 at 7 p.m. at the Detroit Institute of Arts’ Detroit Film Theatre. Weekend screenings will then continue throughout the month at various locations, including Wayne State University (Detroit), University of Michigan (Ann Arbor), Henry Ford College (Dearborn) and Chippewa Valley High School (Clinton Township).

“The Stuff of Dreams” will close the festival on Sunday, April 30 at 4:30 p.m. at the Detroit Film Theatre and features a special appearance by director Gianfranco Cabbidu. Additionally, a discussion will follow the screening of “Andrea Doria: Are the Passengers Saved?” on Friday, April 14, with Detroit scriptwriter and survivor Pierette Domenica Simpson. A full schedule is below.

All films will be shown in original language with English subtitles.

The 2017 Italian Film Festival USA of Metro Detroit is supported by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Minigrant program, administered by the Anton Art Center.


Opening Night, Wednesday, April 5 (Detroit Institute of Arts’ Detroit Film Theatre, Detroit)

Wednesday, April 5

7:00 p.m. “Like Crazy”
2016 - Director, Paolo Virzi, Comedy, 118 min.

Beatrice and Donatella are patients of a women’s mental institution. Their friendship brings them to a hilarious escape and the search for a little happiness in the world of the sane. A modern day Thelma and Louise!

Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8 (Chippewa Valley High School, Clinton Township)

Friday, April 7

7:00 p.m. “An Almost Perfect Town”
2015 – Director, Massimo Gaudioso, Comedy, 92 min.

The residents of a mountain village are desperate to save their small town. Will their wacky plan succeed?


Saturday, April 8

7:00 p.m. “Where the Clouds Go”

2016 – Director, Massimo Ferrari,, Documentary, 75 min.

The stories of Italians who have opened their homes to immigrants from all over the world with positive results.

Friday, April 14 and Saturday, April 15 (Henry Ford College, Forfa Auditorium at the Andrew Mazzara Center, Dearborn)


Friday, April 14

7:00 p.m. “Andrea Doria: Are the Passengers Saved?”
2016 – Director, Luca Guardabascio, Docu-drama, 77 min.
(Not a local premiere)

On July 25, 1956, the Italian passenger liner Andrea Doria was broadsided by the ship Stockholm. Pierette, then a 9 year-old immigrant, now recounts the harrowing experience and the truth surrounding the tragedy.

* Special appearance by scriptwriter and survivor Pierette Domenica Simpson


Saturday, April 15

5:00 p.m. “Italo”
2014 – Director, Alessia Scarso, Drama, 100 min.

Based upon the heart-warming true story of Italo, a stray dog that wandered into a small Sicilian town.

7:30 p.m. “Italian Race”
2016 – Director, Matteo Rovere, Drama, 2016, 110 min.

The passion for racecars has always flowed in the veins of Giulia De Martino. She comes from a family that churned out racecar champions, but now it is up to her to save the family. Can she bring home the victory?


Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22 (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor)

Friday, April 21 – Screening will take place in Rackham Auditorium.

7:00 p.m. “The Last Will Be The Last”
2015 - Director, Massimiliano Bruno, Drama, 103 min.

Luciana is leading the quiet life she’s always desired with her husband, Stefano. But shortly after finding out she’s pregnant, Luciana gets fired and her world starts falling apart. Will she find justice?


Saturday, April 22 – Screenings will take place in Lorch Hall, Askwith Auditorium

5:00 p.m. Short Film Program
2016 – Comedy, Drama, Stop Motion, 90 min.

Seven recent short films are in competition for your vote for best short film. They are: “Beautiful,” “Black Comedy,” “Candie Boy,” “Dear Martin,” “Our Hebrews,” “Toilets,” “Where Water Comes Together with Other Water.”

7:30 p.m. “Feather”
2016 - Director, Roan Johnson, Comedy, 98 min.

Ferro and Cate have just nine months to prepare themselves, as well as their parents, for the arrival of a baby! Will they be ready?


Friday, April 28 and Saturday, April 29 (Wayne State University, 100 General Lectures Hall, Detroit)

Friday, April 28

7:00 p.m. “The Confessions”
2016 - Director, Roberto Andò, Drama, 100 min.

The director of the International Monetary Fund invites an Italian monk to hear his confession at a G8 meeting. Following a tragic and unexpected incident, the G8 ministers and the monk engage in an intensifying struggle.

Saturday, April 29

5:00 p.m. “On The Trail of My Father”
2016, Director Marco Segato, Drama, 92 min.

A teenage boy and his father have a strained relationship. When a bear threatens their small Dolomite village, the father accepts a bet to search for the bear. Will he succeed in saving the village and his son?

7:30 p.m. “They Call Me Jeeg”
2015, Director Gabriele Mainetti, Drama, 112 min.

Enzo comes into contact with a radioactive substance and discovers he has superpowers. Then he meets Alessia who is convinced Enzo is the hero from the famous Japanese comic strip Steel Jeeg Robot.


Closing Night, Sunday, April 30 (Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Film Theatre, Detroit)

4:30 p.m. “The Stuff of Dreams”
2015 - Director, Gianfranco Cabbidu, Drama, 101 min.

A boat carrying a small acting company, together with a group of mobsters, wrecks on the shores of an island prison after WWII. An homage to Shakespeare’s The Tempest and De Filippo’s Art of Comedy.

*Special appearance by director Cabiddu.


For more information about the Italian Film Festival USA of Metro Detroit, including sponsorship opportunities, please visit the festival's website www.italianfilmfests.orgor call 248-917-2352.


Follow Italian Film Festival USA on Facebook at Facebook.com/Italian-Film-Festival-USA and on Twitter at @ItalianFilmFest.


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