Lunchtime Film Series at Springfield Free Public Library on Monday, December 22nd

Playwright John Patrick Shanley adopted his award-winning play of the same name for this memorable film version, and directed the film as well. The story involves events at a NYC Catholic High School in the turbulent 1960s, when a charismatic priest, Father Brendan Flynn (Hoffman) becomes involved in a battle of wills with the strict principal, Sister Aloysius (Meryl Streep). Damaging consequences ensue for Father Flynn and the community. The film also stars Amy Adams and Viola Davis. Rated PG-13. 104 minutes.
Admission is free. Patrons can bring lunch - juice or coffee and cookies are served at 12:30 pm. Call for more information at (973)376-4930.
Funding for the program is made possible in part by the NJ Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, through a grant administered by the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, and by the Friends of the Springfield Public Library.