|
|
12/14/04
For immediate release
January programs examine King, 'Inherit
the Wind'
Jackson
Community College will offer the following informative and historical
programs for the month of January:
- "Citizen King": This documentary traces Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr.'s efforts to recast himself by embracing causes beyond
the civil rights movement, by becoming a champion of the poor and an
outspoken opponent of the war in Vietnam. Tapping into a rich archive of
photographs and film footage and using diaries, letters and eyewitness
accounts of fellow activists, friends, journalists, political leaders and
law enforcement officials, this film brings fresh insights to King's
impossible journey, his charismatic leadership and his truly remarkable
impact. This program will be presented by the Atkinson Library at 1 p.m.
on Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 12-13 in Federer Room B.
- The Book Club @ JCC "A Season for the Dead" by
David Hewson: In a hushed Vatican reading room, the scene was
shocking: a crazed professor shot dead after brandishing evidence of a
grisly crime. Moments later, two bodies are found in a nearby church,
each with a gruesome calling card from the killer. Set amidst a bizarre
killing spree in modern Rome, "A Season for the Dead" is a
bewitching blend of history and drama, sensuality and suspense. This book
will be reviewed at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14 in Federer Room B. Call
(517) 796-8622 for more information.
- The Movies @ JCC: "Inherit the Wind":
When a young Tennessee teacher is prosecuted for
teaching the theory of evolution in a public school, he receives unwanted
public attention as well as the legal advice of a giant. Spencer Tracy
plays the role based on Clarence Darrow, the eloquent defense attorney,
and Fredric March storms his way through a part based on Williams Jennings
Bryan, the failed presidential candidate (and famed orator) who prosecuted
the case. Gene Kelly plays a character based on the acid-penned H.L.
Mencken, reporting on the trial and caustically commenting on the
absurdity of the human animal. This movie will be presented at 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 18 in Federer Room B. Call (517) 796-8622 for more
information.
|
RSS Feed