Volume CXXXIII, Number 19 March 29, 2002 f

Flim Society presents literary, musical movies
JIM FLANAGAN
COLUMNIST

This weekend, the Film Society originally planned to bring a trio of music-related films to campus. We still have two such films for you to enjoy, but we have been allowed to take part in the Bath and Brunswick "Open a Book, Open a Community" program by exhibiting the big screen version of the program's current book, To Kill a Mockingbird. This is a large-scale community event that we invite you to take part in. Even if you haven't read the book, come to the screening and meet some people who are willing to discuss it with you. For more information, check out www.curtislibrary.com/openbook.

To Kill a Mockingbird
Friday at 7:00 p.m.
Gregory Peck received the Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of Atticus Finch, a white lawyer in 1930s Alabama who defends a black man charged with raping a white woman. Not only does the film deal with the racist issues present during the time the film is set (the trial jury is all-white), but the film is told through the eyes of a young girl. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for Robert Duvall; he is wonderful in the role of Boo Radley.

Grateful Dawg
Friday at 9:00 p.m.
This is a documentary film about the long time collaboration between Jerry Garcia and David Grisman. For those of you who don't know, Garcia was a member of the Grateful Dead for 30 years, until his death in 1995. Grisman is a virtuoso mandolin player who has gained fame through his David Grisman Quintet. This film shows how these two friends loved music and were able to escape their fame in order to create and play what they loved. It features interviews with musicians, live footage, and glimpses into their studio sessions. In addition, Grisman's daughter Gillian directed the film.

The Doors
Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
This is Oliver Stone's account of one of rock's greatest bands, specifically focusing on frontman Jim Morrison. Misunderstood in the 60's, Morrison and his work with the Doors still isn't entirely understood today. And this film may not shed as much light upon the subject as one would like. Robby Krieger has claimed that the film misrepresents the band, whereas the other two surviving members of the group gave their endorsements by appearing briefly in the film. Even if the film doesn't tell us everything we want to know, it does give a glimpse into the lives of the members of one of the greatest acts of the 1960s.