Throughout the past century, Hollywood movies have been a major force in embedding the notion of the American dream in our individual aspirations, our public discourse, and our collective consciousness. They have offered varied perspectives on this very essence of our national self-image—sometimes extolling and sometimes challenging the premises and promises of the dream. This film series will showcase a range of movies that explore both the hopes and betrayals of the American dream. Screenings will take place once a month on Thursdays at 4:00PM. Each film will be preceded by a brief introduction and will be followed by audience discussion.
Schedule: 8 films, presented once monthly on Thursdays at 4:00 PM. Each film will be preceded by a brief introduction and followed by audience discussion.
Subscription Pricing:
Full series pass (all 8 films, savings of 20%) – $100
Half series pass (your choice of 4 films) – $60
Single ticket (available for one session only; purchase at Box Office) – $15
List of films:
Thursday, September 18: The Dream Defined
The Pursuit of Happyness (Director: Gabriele Muccino)
Thursday, October 23: The Dream Deferred
The Crowd (Director: King Vidor)
Thursday, November 20: The Dream Denied
The Florida Project (Director: Sean Baker)
Thursday, December 18: The Dream as Fever Dream
A Face in the Crowd (Director: Elia Kazan)
Thursday, January 22: The Dream House and the American Dream
99 Homes (Director: Ramin Bahrani)
Thursday, February 26: Satirizing the Dream
The Hudsucker Proxy (Directors: Joel and Ethan Cohen)
Thursday, March 26: The Immigrant Dream
Minari (Director: Lee Isaac Chung)
Thursday, April 23: The Dream on the Road
Lost in America (Director: Albert Brooks)
