APR 4 – Dr. Strangelove
Friday, April 4 at 7:00 pm
A Shepherdstown Film Society presentation
Dr. Strangelove
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Cast: Peter Sellers, George C. Scott, Sterling Hayden, Keenan Wynn, Slim Pickens
A fanatical U.S. general launches a nuclear attack on Russia during the Cold War, but the President and his advisors are shocked to learn that the Russians have technology that will destroy the world in the event of an attack on them.
Post-film discussion will be led by historian Ray Smock. Dr. Smock is the director emeritus of the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education at Shepherd University, and formerly the Historian of the United States House of Representatives (1983–1995).
The screening of this film is sponsored by the Shepherd University Common Reading Program.
Year Released: 1964
Rating: PG
Runtime: 95 minutes
General admission (“pay what you will”). The historic Shepherdstown Opera House is cozy vaudeville-style theater that seats 100 — advance reservations encouraged. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Online reservations end 2 hours before showtime. Popcorn, candy, soft drinks, beer & wine available for purchase (no outside food or drinks please). Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.
FILM SOCIETY SPONSORS
A BIG THANKS to the sponsors whose generosity helps the Opera House bring this Shepherdstown Film Society selection to the community:
Sponsor for this event: Shepherd University Common Reading Program