Film Series @ the Library
The Belvedere-Tiburon Library's film series showcases independently produced films and in most cases the filmmaker will be on hand.
Doors open at 6:15pm and films will be screened at 7:00pm in the Library's Founders Room. Come early; seating is limited!

Reserve seats in advance by clicking this link http://fs8.formsite.com/beltib/filmseries/

If you cannot fill out the form, please call the Reference Desk
415-789-2661 and we will book your reservation.

Reservations accepted until NOON the day of the screening & will be held until 6:45pm

Suggested donation: $5.00    

2010 Schedule

Friday, January 15, 2010:

The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (99min)
INVITED GUEST:
Robert Dalva, Editor
Based on the true story of housewife Evelyn Ryan who helped support her family by winning entries in jingle-writing contests that were the rage in the 50's and early 60's. The film operates on several levels: as a revealing study of the housewife's plight during the Eisenhower era, an inspiring tale of tenacity and survival against formidable odds, and a family drama that tempers sentimental nostalgia with the emotional toll of harsh reality. Can the loving, optimistic Evelyn hold the family together? Is she justified in placing her faith in her deeply-flawed husband? How will her 10 children turn out?
Academy Award nominee Julianne Moore gives a performance of incredible depth and nuance. Woody Harrelson also succeeds in giving her husband a soul, making it clear that he is just as much a victim of societal expectations as Evelyn is.

"…bitter sweet, satirically savvy…" New York Times

"…Moore is the heart and soul of Prizewinner and worth of prize considerations come Oscar time." SF Chronicle