Classic Cinema: Hoosiers

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Adults
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Event Details

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month for classic cinema from the 20th century. 

This film screening will include English subtitles/ closed captioning (when format allows). Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy. Limited space, registration encouraged. 

 

 

This classic cinema movie (loosely) aligns with the Summer Reading theme of "Level Up! At Your Library."

 

Hoosiers (1986 ‧ Sport/Drama ‧ 1h 54m ‧ Rated PG for mild profanity, themes of alcoholism, and sports violence)

Failed college coach Norman Dale (Gene Hackman) gets a chance at redemption when he is hired to direct the basketball program at a high school in a tiny Indiana town. After a teacher (Barbara Hershey) persuades star player Jimmy Chitwood to quit and focus on his long-neglected studies, Dale struggles to develop a winning team in the face of community criticism for his temper and his unconventional choice of assistant coach: Shooter (Dennis Hopper), a notorious alcoholic.

Inspired by true events. Nominated for 2 Oscars.