FREE movies for the month of May from the Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library

Monday, May 1st at 2pm – Hidden Figures
HIDDEN FIGURES is the incredible untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation's confidence, turned around the Space Race, and galvanized the world. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.

Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe
Release Year: 2017
Rating: PG-13 (for thematic elements and some language)
Running Time: 127 Minutes

Monday, May 8th – Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
This spin-off of the Harry Potter franchise jumps back in time to explore the wizarding world of 1926 New York, which is being threatened by both mystical acts of destruction and a group of extremist No-Majs (the American term for those unable to use magic). Author Newt Scamander arrives in the city as part of a global study of fantastic beasts, but he gets caught up in this conflict when some of the magical creatures in his care are accidentally released.

Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston
Release Year: 2016
Rating: PG-13 (for some fantasy action violence)
Running Time: 132 Minutes

Monday, May 15th at 2pm – Patriot’s Day
An account of the Boston Marathon bombing, PATRIOTS DAY is the powerful story of a community's courage in the face of terror. In the aftermath of the attack, Police Sergeant Tommy Saunders joins courageous survivors, first responders and investigators in a race against the clock to hunt down the bombers before they strike again. Weaving together the stories of Special Agent Richard DesLauriers, Police Commissioner Ed Davis, Sergeant Jeffrey Pugliese and nurse Carol Saunders, this visceral and unflinching chronicle captures the suspense of one of the most sophisticated manhunts in law enforcement history and celebrates the strength of the people of Boston.

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Kevin Bacon, John Goodman
Release Year: 2017
Rating: R (for violence, realistically graphic injury images, language throughout and some drug use)
Running Time: 130 Minutes

Monday, May 22nd at 2pm – La La Land
LA LA LAND tells the story of Mia, an aspiring actress, and Sebastian, a dedicated jazz musician, who are struggling to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts. Set in modern day Los Angeles, this original musical about everyday life explores the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams.

Starring: Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling
Release Year: 2016
Rating: PG-13 (for some language)
Running Time: 128 Minutes

All movies are FREE and do not require registration.

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