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On Your Marks, SpringfieldSpringfield Public Library presents “Chariots of Fire”
Join the Springfield Public Library for a free showing of the 1981 Oscar Winning Film Chariots of Fire at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 17th at the Wildish Community Theater in downtown Springfield.
Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell are both athletic runners who strike up a friendly rivalry with each other. Both men face difficult challenges in pursuing the sport: Harold confronts Antisemitism from the established running community at Cambridge, while Eric is torn between a life of running and a dedication to serving as a missionary overseas. This timeless classic won the 1981 Oscar for Best Picture, and tells the captivating story of Great Britain’s triumph at the 1924 Summer Olympics. This film is rated PG.
SpringFilm continues at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 21st, 2024, with a free showing of the meta buddy movie The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.
SpringFilm is made possible by a partnership between the Springfield Public Library, the Springfield Public Library Foundation, Willamalane Parks and Recreation District, and the Wildish Community Theater, and is generously sponsored by Plank Town Brewing Company.
All SpringFilm events are free and open to the community.
Who: Springfield Public Library
What: SpringFilm presents a free movie screening of Chariots of Fire (1981)
When: 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 17th
Where: Richard E. Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main Street, Springfield, Oregon 97477
Additional Information: Adult Services Librarian, Tim Williams at 541-726-2239 or [email protected]
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Richard E. Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477-4765, United States,Springfield, Oregon