Friday Night
at the Movies
Join us for an evening of film, fellowship and thoughtful discussion. All are welcome.
2026-2027 Friday Night at the Movies
Suffs (2026)
This Broadway musical, filmed live on stage, follows the American women’s suffragist movement. Tony Award winner for best book and best score. Shown with permission from WTTW/Great Performances.
The Monk and the Gun (2023)
In Bhutan, as the country prepares for its first election, a young monk embarks on an urgent mission as directed by his lama while an American gun collector arrives to buy an antique rifle.
Akeelah and the Bee (2006)
An 11-year-old girl sets her sights on competing in the national spelling bee and is determined to overcome the obstacles in her way. With Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne.
Chariots of Fire (1981)
Based on a true story, two British runners train for the 1924 Olympics: Harold Abrahams, an English Jew, runs to overcome prejudice, while Eric Liddell, a Scottish Christian, runs to glorify God. Oscar winner for best picture.
The Hate U Give (2018)
This joint presentation with NECC’s Board of Social and Racial Justice will feature a Soul Food Tasting at 6:30 p.m. followed by the movie, both in Friendship Hall. Based upon the young adult novel by Angie Thomas, the movie centers on Starr Carter, a high school student whose world unravels when she witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend by a police officer. The tasting and the film presentation are free of charge and no sign up is necessary.
A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
In Tokyo, Hirayama finds quiet joy in routine, music and trees while content in his job as a toilet cleaner. This meditation on the beauty of life was an Oscar nominee for Best International Feature.
Hamnet (2025)
William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes (Oscar winner Jessie Buckley), celebrate life with their children until son Hamnet falls ill. The resulting tragedy leads to overwhelming grief yet inspires Shakespeare to write one of his greatest plays.
Good Movies, Great Conversations
Join us for an evening of film, fellowship, and thoughtful discussion. All are welcome!
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