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    Format: 2099-12-31
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    Fahrenheit 451: Film Screening and Community Discussion

    New Haven Free Public Library

    Fahrenheit 451 is a 1966 British dystopian drama film directed by François Truffaut and starring Julie Christie, Oskar Werner, and Cyril Cusack. Based on the 1953 novel of the same name by Ray Bradbury, the film takes place in a controlled society in an oppressive future, in which the government sends out firemen to destroy all literature to prevent revolution and thinking. This was Truffaut's...

    Lighthouse Lens Film Festival (2025)

    Following in the vein of what has been done in New Haven, we are showing documentaries that engage and enlighten, but also fiction films that enhance the understanding of subjects of import using the additional tools within the fictional storytelling format.

    A student competition is open to students in the Northeast United States, giving them the opportunity for their films to be seen,...

    Elm City: The Heartbeat of Connecticut

    Our Town Documentary

    Discover the heart and soul of New Haven in a powerful new documentary that explores the Hill, Dixwell, Newhallville, Fair Haven, Long Wharf, and West Hills/West Rock neighborhoods. This cinematic journey uncovers the rich histories, diverse voices, and evolving identities that define these vibrant communities. From deep-rooted traditions to bold visions for the future, the film captures the...

    Exhibiting Forgiveness (2024) - A FILM BY Titus Kaphar

    Tarrell (André Holland) is an admired American painter who lives with his wife, singer Aisha (Andra Day), and their young son, Jermaine. Tarrell’s artwork excavates beauty from the anguish of his youth, keeping past wounds at bay.

    His path to success is derailed by an unexpected visit from his estranged father, La’Ron (John Earl Jelks), a conscience-stricken man desperate to reconcile....