Friday, May 13th from 2:00-4:00 pm in the Community Room, join us for Concussion.
Will Smith stars in a thriller based on the incredible true David vs. Goliath story of American immigrant Dr. Bennet Omalu, and the uphill battle he faced to make public his conclusions about concussions in American football. The brilliant forensic neuropathologist made the first discovery of CTE, a football-related brain trauma, in a pro player and fought for the truth to be known. Omalu’s emotional quest puts him at dangerous odds with one of the most powerful institutions in the world.
Rated PG-13 for thematic material including some disturbing images, and language; 2 hours and 3 minutes. Registration is requested; sign up.
Friday, May 27th from 2:00-4:30 pm in the Community Room, join us for The Revenant.
Inspired by true events, The Revenant is an epic story of survival and transformation on the American frontier. While on an expedition into the uncharted wilderness, legendary explorer Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) is brutally mauled by a bear, then abandoned by members of his own hunting team. Alone and near death, Glass refuses to succumb. Driven by sheer will and his love for his Native American wife and son, he undertakes a 200-mile odyssey through the vast and untamed West on the trail of the man who betrayed him: John Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy). What begins as a relentless quest for revenge becomes a heroic saga against all odds towards home and redemption.
Rated R for strong frontier combat and violence including gory images, a sexual assault, language and brief nudity; 2 hours and 36 minutes. Sign up.
