Film Screening and Discussion- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

July’s theme is “Genre Exploration: Science Fiction”

This week’s film is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Steven Speilberg’s acclaimed adventure into childhood and wonder.

“After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott. Bringing the extraterrestrial into his suburban California house, Elliott introduces E.T., as the alien is dubbed, to his brother and his little sister, Gertie, and the children decide to keep its existence a secret. Soon, however, E.T. falls ill, resulting in government intervention and a dire situation for both Elliott and the alien.”

• Showtime is 6 pm and after each screening, all will be invited to go into the downstairs conference room where a discussion of the film will be held. Meals from various local restaurants will be available for purchase at the discussions. Various scholars and critics will also be attending the screenings & discussions.
• FREE Movies every Tuesday at the Electric Theater!