FREE Movies for the month of June from the Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library

Monday, June 8th at 2pm

Movie: Black or White

BLACK OR WHITE is the story of a grandfather who is suddenly left to care for his beloved granddaughter. When her paternal grandmother seeks custody, the little girl is torn between two families. With best intentions, both families fight for what they feel is right and are soon forced to confront their true feelings about race, forgiveness, and understanding. Based on real events, the movie is a look at two seemingly different worlds, in which nothing is as simple as black or white.

Starring: Kevin Costner, Octavia Spencer
Release Year: 2015
Rating: PG-13 (for strong language, thematic material involving drug use and drinking, and for a fight)
Running Time: 90 Minutes

Monday, June 15th at 2pm

Movie: American Sniper

Chris Kyle was called the most lethal sniper in U.S. history. In his thirties, seeking something different, and to help in the war against terrorism, he joined the SEALs. His pinpoint accuracy saved countless lives. However, his reputation grew behind enemy lines, making him a prime target of insurgents. Despite the danger, as well as the toll on his family at home, Chris served through four tours of duty in Iraq. But upon returning home, Chris finds that it is the war he can’t leave behind.

Starring: Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller
Release Year: 2014
Rated: R (for strong and disturbing war violence, and language throughout including some sexual references)
Running Time: 134 Minutes

Monday, June 22nd at 2pm

Movie: Still Alice

June 21st, the longest day, is used to honor the strength, passion and endurance of those living with Alzheimer’s. Alice Howland, happily married with three grown children, is a renowned linguistics professor who starts to forget words. When she receives a diagnosis of Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease, Alice and her family find their bonds thoroughly tested. Her struggle to stay connected to who she once was is frightening, heartbreaking, and inspiring.

Starring: Julianna Moore, Kristen Stewart
Release Year: 2015
Rated: PG-13 (for mature thematic material, and brief language including a sexual reference)
Running Time: 99 Minutes

Monday, June 29th at 2pm

Movie: McFarland USA

A struggling coach and teacher who has been had to move around for different incidents in his career finally comes to one of the poorest cities in America- McFarland, California. There he discovers buried potential among several high school boys and slowly turns them into championship cross country runners and brings them closer than even he could ever imagine. This is based on a true story of the 1987 team.

Starring: Kevin Costner, Maria Bello
Release Year: 2015
Rated: PG (for thematic material, some violence and language)
Running Time: 129 Minutes

All movies are FREE and do not require registration.

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