All events take place at the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library
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Thursday, September 26, 6:30
John Ford's "The Grapes of Wrath"
Screening of the movie starring Henry Fonda and based on the novel by
John Steinbeck. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards and won John
Ford the Oscar for best director. (1940; black & white; not rated)
6:30 pm Introduction to the film; 7 pm film screening
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Wednesday, October 9, 7 pm
Introduction to John Steinbeck and His California
Presented by Dr. Arthur Verge, professor of history at El Camino College.
Using events in the life of author John Steinbeck as benchmarks, Dr. Verge
will present a snapshot of California history with emphasis on the time frame
portrayed in Steinbeck's Pulitzer Prize-winning "The Grapes of Wrath."
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Saturday, October 12, 3:45 pm
John Ford's "The Grapes of Wrath"
Screening of the movie starring Henry Fonda and based on the novel by
John Steinbeck. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards and won
John Ford the Oscar for best director. (1940; black & white; not rated)
Film only.
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Wednesday, October 23, 6:30 pm
Steinbeck vs. Ford: "The Grapes of Wrath," Book & Film Discussion
A facilitated discussion and comparison of the two works, the Pulitzer
Prize-winning novel and its film adaptation, winner of the Academy Award
for best director, will follow a brief overview of author John Steinbeck
and filmmaker John Ford.
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