New Rochelle Public Library Film Series: Ragtime
Ragtime, E.L. Doctorow’s bold, distinctive and award-winning work of historical fiction, comes to the New Rochelle Public Library in Milos Forman’s epic film adaptation, nominated for eight Academy Awards. Presented in its latest digital restoration, with an all-star cast including James Cagney, Howard E. Rollins Jr., Elizabeth McGovern, Mary Steenburgen, Debbie Allen, and Mandy Patinkin. 155 minutes. Rated PG.
Following the screening, join in a discussion about the film with NRPL librarian and film historian Chris Poggiali.
Visit the New Rochelle Council on the Arts Ragtime exhibit, in the Lumen Inter Gallery, March 20 – April 2. The exhibit will illustrate Doctorow’s perfectly crafted words with fabulous bits and pieces from the library’s treasured archives—all illuminating early 20th century New Rochelle, America’s “Ragtime” Era.
Event Location and Ticket Information
New Rochelle Public Library
New Rochelle Public Library, 1 Library Plaza
New Rochelle, New York 10583
Handicap Accessible? Yes
Date: Saturday, March 19, 2022
Times: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ticket pricing:
Free event
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Presenter: New Rochelle Public Library
Presenter Phone: 9146328254
Presenter Website: https://nrpl.org/