For Immediate Release: November 20, 2007
Media Contact: Marketing and Communication Department
2007 Film Series: Media Advisory
The Grass Ain’t Greener: The Disenchantment of the American Suburbs
What
Brave the February weather and enjoy creative and cozy programming at the National Building Museum during Cultural Tourism DC’s Warm up to a Museum city-wide promotion. The American Dream, to own your own home with a lawn in the suburbs, is alive and well. But what happens when there is more than meetes the eye? In this three week film series, Ann Hornaday, film critic at The Washington Post, will introduce three films that show another side of suburbia.Pack a dinner and drinks, bring your lawn chairs, grab some friends, and enjoy these movies in the Museum’s historic Great Hall.
Who
Ages 17 and up
Where
National Building Museum, 401 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001;(Judiciary Square Metro, Red Line)
When
Wednesday, February 14
6:30-9:00 pm: American Beauty, Directed by Sam Mendes (1999, R, 122min.)
Wednesday, February 21
6:30-8:45 pm: Safe, Directed by Todd Haynes (1995, R, 119 min.)
Wednesday, February 28
6:30–8:45 pm: Poltergeist, Directed by Tobe Hooper & Steven Spielberg (1982, PG, 114 min.)
Each film is $5 Museum members and students, $10 nonmembers. Prepaid registration is required.Walk-in registration based on availability.
Special Rate for NBM Members: $10 for all 3 films!
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