The Great Movies: Origin (2023)

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Movies

Audience:

Adults
Registration for this event will be open from January 17, 2025 @ 10:00am to January 31, 2025 @ 7:00pm.

Program Description

Event Details

NOTE: Movie titles are subject to change. Please contact the library for the most up-to-date information. 

Watch the movie on Kanopy beforehand, then join us for a lively Friday evening discussion on Zoom. Register for this program to receive the Zoom login information via email.

Isabel Wilkerson (Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor) experiences unfathomable personal loss and love as she crosses continents and cultures to craft one of the defining American books of our time. Ava Duvernay directs this biographical drama inspired by the NY Times best-seller “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents".

Rated PG-13, 140 min

Hosted by the Maryland City at Russett Library

American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters are available with advanced notice for library-sponsored programs. To schedule an interpreter, complete this request form at least one week prior to the event date. For questions, email programming@aacpl.net.