The Mahaiwe announces winter film schedule
GREAT BARRINGTON — The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center has added four classic movies to its programming lineup: “The Shining” (1980) on Friday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m.; “Roman Holiday” (1953) on Monday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m.; “Remember the Titans” (2000) on Saturday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m.; and “The Gods Must Be Crazy” (1980) on Friday, March 4 at 7 p.m.
In addition to pre-existing vaccine and mask protocols, all January and February screenings are general admission with limited audience capacity, so patrons can seat themselves comfortably.
Stanley Kubrick’s psychological horror movie “The Shining” (rated R) is considered one of the most influential thrillers of all time. The film follows Jack (Jack Nicholson) and Wendy (Shelley Duvall) Torrance as they oversee a remote hotel in the Colorado Rockies over the winter. “Roman Holiday” (rated G) stars Gregory Peck as Joe the reporter and Audrey Hepburn as Ann the royal belle, and is a classic staple of the romantic comedy genre. “Remember the Titans” (rated PG) features Denzel Washington as Herman Boone, the coach of a high school football team during their first season as a racially integrated squad. In “The Gods Must Be Crazy” (rated PG), a glass bottle falls from a plane, setting South African hunter-gatherer Xi on a journey of bizarre encounters and events.
Tickets are $8 each, or $5 for ages 12 and under when applicable. All tickets must be purchased in advance at mahaiwe.org or by calling 413-528-0100 during box office hours, Wednesdays–Saturdays from 12–4 p.m. Proof of vaccination (or recent COVID test) and ID are required for admission, and masks must be worn at all times in the theater. For further information about COVID-19 safety protocols, see mahaiwe.org/update.
—A.K.
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Hunt Library to offer online presentation on moose in Connecticut
FALLS VILLAGE, Conn. — On Saturday, Jan. 22 at 2 p.m., the David M. Hunt Library will host a Zoom presentation focusing on the history of moose in Connecticut. Ginny Apple, a Master Wildlife Conservationist with CT DEEP, will discuss this mighty beast’s lifecycle and habitat, share photos and artifacts, and answer questions. Although moose sightings in the Nutmeg State are sporadic, they have been spotted since the early 1900s. In May 2021, there was a motorists’ advisory to be wary of the big beast as their calves disperse to seek out their habitat. Moose population in Connecticut is estimated to be around 100. Attendees can register at HuntLibrary.org, on the Library’s Facebook page, or by calling the library at 860-824-7424.
Register in advance for this presentation.
—A.K.
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Crandell Theatre to present Attica: Then & Now screening and discussion
CHATHAM, N.Y. — Crandell Theatre will present the 2021 documentary “Attica” by Emmy® Award-winning director Stanley Nelson and co-director Traci Curry, about the 1971 uprising at the Attica Correctional Facility, on Sunday, Jan. 30 at 1 p.m. followed by a post-film discussion. Panelists include Daniel L. Meyers, the attorney who litigated the “Attica Massacre” for over 25 years, his step-son Jared Reinmuth, an author and co-writer of the graphic memoir “Big Black: Stand at Attica,” Jose Pineda III, the executive director of After Incarceration, a Hudson Valley-based restorative justice nonprofit project, and Laurie Scott, director of ReEntry Columbia.
“Attica” was nominated for three Critics’ Choice Documentary Awards including Best Historical or Biographical Documentary, Best Documentary Feature, and Best Director. It was also named Official Selection at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival.
This free program is produced and created by the Crandell Theatre Board of Directors Community Programming Committee as part of a film and discussion series designed to increase awareness around issues important to the community. Committee chair Joanne Dunne Murphy is the daughter of the late John R. Dunne, a Republican New York State Senator from 1966-1989, who was chairman of the legislature’s Committee on Crime and Correction when he accepted the invitation from the Attica prisoners to come into the prison as a negotiator during the uprising.
“Attica” chronicles the infamous 1971 prison rebellion, one of the bloodiest civil rights confrontations in American history, which was initiated by prisoners demanding better living conditions. The uprising lasted for five days and left 39 people dead. The documentary is a vivid investigation that sheds new light on the enduring violence and racism of the prison system. Survivors, observers, and expert government officials recount the violent standoff between mostly Black and Latino inmates and law enforcement that gripped America then, and the film highlights the urgent, ongoing need for reform 50 years later. The panel discussion will further elaborate on the film, the historic event, and the current state of prison reform from multiple perspectives.
In recognition of concerns about the spread of COVID, the Crandell requires all staff and filmgoers, including children over the age of 12, to show proof of full vaccination along with a valid ID (can be a school ID) for all screenings and events. Masks are required indoors except when seated and seating is automatically socially distanced by the Crandell’s ticketing software. Reservations for free tickets are recommended and may be made online.
—A.K.
