Fort Washington Library: Teen Movie & Discussion “Top Gun Maverick”
When Pete “Maverick” Mitchell finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission, he encounters Lt. Bradley Bradshaw, call sign: “Rooster,” the son of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick Bradshaw, aka “Goose.”
For ages 13 to 18 years
Friday Matinee: Blazing Saddles
Join us at the Fort Washington Library in our Community Room as we screen films that may make you laugh,cry or just recall a memory from back in the day. We will screen the 1974 comedy “Blazing Saddles”, directed by Mel Brooks, who also co wrote the screenplay with some other people and a guy named Richard Pryor.
Considered one of the greatest comedies ever made; ranking number 6 on the American Film Institute 100 years…100 laughs list. Starring: Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, Harvey Korman , and Mel Brooks.
Running Time: 1 hour 38 mins MPAA Rating: R
Summer Scare @ the Library : Sunset Boulevard
Join us at the Fort Washington Library in our Community Room as we celebrate summer with a scare. We will screen the classic Oscar winning film “Sunset Boulevard” directed by Billy Wilder. Considered a brilliant blend of film noir, dark comedy, and a psychological thriller.Telling the story of Norma Desmond, a forgotten silent film star living in a delusional world where she is a massive icon.
Starring: Gloria Swanson, William Holden, Jack Webb, and Buster Keaton.
Running Time : 1 hour 50 min. MPAA Rating: NR No Registration Required
Join us at the Fort Washington Library in our Community Room for US250 Film : GLORY
Cinema is a window into the world around us, and the United States has been a hub for film culture since the beginning of the 20th Century. We will look into that window with the screening of 1989’s Oscar winning film”Glory” that chronicles the story of the 54 Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry . This unit was one of the first official African American regiments in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Starring : Matthew Broderick, Morgan Freeman, Carey Elwes, and Denzel Washington (Oscar Winner for Supporting Actor in this film)
Running Time: 2hr 2 min MPAA Rating: R
No Registration Required
Summer at the Library:
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Bash & Book Giveaway | Big Summer Book Club
Join us at the Fort Washington Branch for a Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Bash inspired byThe City We Became by N.K. Jemisin! Plus, pick up a free copy of the book while supplies last.
A book bash is a type of reading party with activities, giveaways, and socializing.
Giveaway books are available first come, first serve while supplies last. One book per person.
