SJCT’s Summer Film Series

San Juan Community Theatre’s Summer Film Series
June 27th and July 4th

Fellow Film Buffs, here are descriptions of the next two movies:

Tuesday June 27, 7:30 pm
Music of Strangers
Rated PG-13
96 minutes

This film tells the extraordinary story of a renowned international musical collective created by legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma. The feature-length documentary follows this group of diverse instrumentalists, vocalists, composers, arrangers, visual artists and storytellers as they explore the power of music to preserve tradition, shape cultural evolution and inspire hope. Ma’s project and Neville’s film celebrate the joy that can be achieved when people put aside their regional differences to create something joyous. Judy Chovan will lead the talk back after this film. She traveled the Silk Road with an ethnomusicologist.

Tuesday, July 4th, 7:30 pm
The Red Turtle
Rated PG
80 minutes.
Silent with an exceptional soundtrack.

We are trying something completely different for the 4th of July. The Red Turtle is a poignant, wordless tale of a man shipwrecked on a desert island. Small children often experience the world as simultaneously solid and fantastical and you will as well in this film. This gorgeously drawn movie by Japan’s famous Studio Ghibli is much more than a children’s film: it’s a meditation on the very meaning of existence, identity and love. A beautiful film that must be seen. So between dinner and fireworks, bring your friends and guests to the theatre for a special treat. For this night only, free popcorn for all the kids!

Admission is either by punch card or cash at the door. Punch cards good for 10 admissions are on sale at the Theatre for $55. As a special inducement, folks under 25 can purchase a 10 admission card for $35. Cards can be shared. Single admissions are $8 the night of the show. In addition to the normal snacks, popcorn will be available for $2 with free refills.

So far we have pre-theatre dinner specials at two restaurants and hope to announce more shortly.
1. Vinny’s Ristorante is offering 10% off your entire food bill when you show your punch card or ticket. This offer is available every Tuesday during the Film Series.
2. Coho. Make a reservation between 5:00 and 5:45 and get dinner for two for $70 including a bottle of wine! Each person receives soup, salad, choice between two entrees, and homemade ice cream or sorbet. (Other entrees available at slightly higher price.)

See you at the movies.

Larry Soll
Film Series Coordinator
San Juan Community Theatre

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