Active Adult Movie and Discussion - School Ties
Thursday, February 2, 2023 • 11 Sh'vat 5783
2:00 PM - 5:00 PMTemple EmanuelPlease join us for an afternoon of cinema and discussion and a special viewing of 1992's American drama film, School Ties, directed by Robert Mandel and based upon the personal experiences of writer and television producer Dick Wolf, best known for his Law & Order franchise.
Plot Summary: When David Greene (Brendan Fraser) receives a football scholarship to a prestigious prep school in the 1950s, he feels pressure to hide the fact that he is Jewish from his classmates and teachers, fearing that they may be anti-Semitic. He quickly becomes the big man on campus thanks to his football skills, but when his Jewish background is discovered, his worst fears are realized and his friends (Matt Damon, Chris O'Donnell) turn on him with violent threats and public ridicule.
Join us at 2:00 pm to mingle before we settle in at 2:15 pm for a brief introduction and begin the movie. Plan time for the discussion after the movie.
Popcorn will be served but feel free to bring your other favorite movie-watching snacks!
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