100 Years of Movies: The American President (1995)

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TICKETS   $8 / $5 ages 12 and under (plus processing fees) ConnectorCare/WIC/SUN Bucks/EBT Card to Culture*  The American President is a political romantic comedy about President and widower Andrew Shepherd’s (Michael Douglas) struggle to balance his professional, political and personal life. In the mix are his Chief of Staff (Martin Sheen), his Senior Advisor (Michael J. Fox) and a high-powered lobbyist (Annette Bening). Directed by Rob Reiner with a screenplay by Aaron Sorkin, the film was the inspiration for Sorkin’s hit series, The West Wing. (Rated PG-13, 1h 54min.)  100 Years of Movies is back! This popular film series celebrates over a century of movies at the Mahaiwe and once again features introductions by director Deborah Reinisch. Join as we highlight the careers of beloved stars lost this past year through 9 titles also programmed with America’s 250th anniversary in mind: Bringing Up Baby (1938), The Big Sleep (1946), All About Eve (1950), North by Northwest (1959), The French Connection (1971), The Godfather (1972), All the President’s Men (1976), The Right Stuff (1983), and The American President (1995). For the latest schedule, visit mahaiwe.org/100years.  Want to make sure these movies are appropriate for you or your family? Review the title on Common Sense Media.   *We accept ConnectorCare/WIC/SUN Bucks/EBT cards! Four free tickets to movies or HD broadcasts per individual. Thank you to the donors who make this possible.