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Friday film series returns to library

| 25 Jun 2013 | 04:31
    On July 12, the ì2nd Friday Film Seriesî at Albert Wisner Public Library will feature the Will Smith movie, ìThe Pursuit of Happyness."
    On July 12, the ì2nd Friday Film Seriesî at Albert Wisner Public Library will feature the Will Smith movie, ìThe Pursuit of Happyness."
    On Aug. 8, the ì2nd Friday Film Seriesî at Albert Wisner Public Library will feature the Adam Sandler movie, Spanglish.î
    On Aug. 8, the ì2nd Friday Film Seriesî at Albert Wisner Public Library will feature the Adam Sandler movie, Spanglish.î
    On Sept. 12, the ì2nd Friday Film Seriesî at Albert Wisner Public Library will feature the John Cusak movie, ìMartian Child.î
    On Sept. 12, the ì2nd Friday Film Seriesî at Albert Wisner Public Library will feature the John Cusak movie, ìMartian Child.î

WARWICK — The “2nd Friday Film Series @ The Library” returns July 12, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at the Albert Wisner Public Library.

The monthly screenings are followed by discussions led by Mary Krauze.

Registration is required: visit www.albertwisnerlibray.org or call 986-1047 ext. 3.

July 12: “The Pursuit of Happyness”

This 2006 film is rated PG-13 and stars Will Smith, Jaden Smith and Thandie Newton. It tells the story of a struggling salesman trying to care for his child while meeting the demands of a Wall Street internship.

The movie won the 2007 Image Award for Outstanding Motion Picture.

Aug. 8: “Spanglish”
This 2004 film is rated PG-13 and stars Adam Sandler, Tea Leoni, Paz Vega and Cloris Leachman. It was nominated for the 2005 Screen Actors Guild Awards; Cloris Leachman was nominated as Best Actress in a Supporting Role.

Cultures clash when a Mexican immigrant housekeeper and her daughter move in with an upscale Los Angeles family. Join us as we watch the film and discuss how culture and tradition affect parenting and family life.

Sept. 12: “Martian Child”
This 2007 film is rated PG and stars John Cusack, Amanda Peet and Bobby Coleman. It was nominated for the 2008 Young Artist Award-Best Family Feature Film.

The movie tells the story of a lonely science-fiction writer who adopts a young foster child who claims to be on a mission from Mars.

How does a parent challenge small-minded expectations? How does a child learn to “fit in” while still being an individual?

Can’t make the movie it at 7 p.m.? Watch the film at home at your convenience and then join the discussion at the library. Copies of the film will be available at the library prior to the discussion night.