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Philly on Film Summer Film Series

movie screenings

Phoenixville Public Library

183 Second Avenue

Phoenixville, PA

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Philly on Film

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Summer Film Series

Hosted by Dr. Jennifer Fleeger,

Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Film Studies

Ursinus College

Thursdays:

July 7: The Young Philadelphians (1959, not rated, 136 min.)

July 14: Rocky (1976, PG, 120 min.)

July 21: Blow Out (1981, R, 108 min.)

July 28: Trading Places (1983, R, 116 min.)

August 4: Philadelphia (1993, PG-13, 125 min.)

August 11: 12 Monkeys (1995, R, 131 min.)

August 18: Unbreakable (2000, PG-13, 106 min.)

August 25: Silver Linings Playbook (2012, R, 117 min.)

7:00 PM

in the Community Education Room

What does the city of Philadelphia mean to Hollywood? By watching films from a variety of genres, we will see how social class, iconic landmarks, and a steadfast belief in the value of American history have played important roles in the representation of Philadelphia on screen.

Light refreshments served. Each attendee will receive a free raffle entry for Adult Summer Reading Program prizes. These events are free and open to the public. For more information, call 610-933-3013, Ext. 132 or e-mail mpinto@ccls.org.

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