Movies at the Thomaston Library

The following was submitted by Brian Sylvester, head librarian at Thomaston Public Library:


Movies at the library for March 2 and March 9:


March 2: Paper Moon

On Friday, March 2^nd, the Friends of the Library will present “Paper Moon”, starring Ryan O’Neal and Tatum O’Neil, who was awarded an Oscar for her role.  The film will begin at 6:30 PM in room 208 of the Thomaston Academy Building. The film is the first in a series of five films hostess Erika Pfander has titled “Have you seen these?”  She will be showcasing forgotten and overlooked gems each Friday in March.

In 1973s “Paper Moon”, a con man and his precocious “daughter” con their way across the heartland of depression-era America in director Peter Bogdanovich’s nostalgic look at the 1930s.  As the two try desperately to scrounge up enough money to live on, they realize they need each other to survive.  “Paper Moon” is rated PG and runs for approximately 102 minutes.

 March 9: Gaby

On Friday, March 9^th , the Friends of the Library will present “Gaby”, starring Rachel Levin and Norma Aleandro.  The film will begin at 6:30 PM in room 208 of the Thomaston Academy Building.  The film is the second in a series of five films hostess Erika Pfander has titled “Have you seen these?”  She will be showcasing forgotten and overlooked gems each Friday in March.

“Gaby” is based on the life of cerebral palsy sufferer Gabriela Brimmer (Levin). This unsentimental drama celebrates strength in the face of adversity.  It takes the family maid (Aleandro) to discover the keen mind trapped in the girl’s incapacitated body.  Armed with determination and a lust for life, young Gaby soon succeeds beyond anyone’s wildest dreams – except hers.  Liv Ullman and Robert Loggia portray her parents.  “Gaby” is rated R and runs for 110 minutes.

 The Friday Night Film Series is presented to the public free of charge.  Light refreshments will be served and donations are gratefully accepted.  The Thomaston Academy Building, located on US Route 1, is handicapped accessible from the parking lot entrance.  For more information, call the library at 354-2453.