Movies That Matter with Tom Samp: Families (1970-1996)

A FREE, 9-week course to discuss movies about American families. With the social upheavals of the 1960s and 70s, the traditional nuclear family began to change. Hollywood responded with a number of classic movies that observed family issues that are universal regardless of race, gender, age, or economic level. These films have artistic, cultural and social importance; they make us laugh, and they move us deeply. We will study great filmmaking and maybe learn a little bit about ourselves.     

(Films marked with a * are Recommended for Mature Audiences)  

Mar. 2: “Kramer vs. Kramer” (1979) Starring Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Justin Henry, Jane Alexander. When Joanna Kramer leaves her busy, ad-exec husband Ted, he must raise Billy, their 8-year-old son, alone. After a healing exile, Joanna’s return results in a gut-wrenching custody battle. A dramatic and ultimately hopeful film about marital upheaval and parental roles. Robert Benton’s Oscar-winning direction of the year’s Best Picture also boasts Oscar-winning work from Hoffman and Streep.

No tickets needed.  Auditorium Doors open at 2:30pm.