North York Central Library Film Club Presents: The Great Escaper
About this Event
The Great Escaper (2023)
Running time: 97 minutes
Director: Oliver Parker
Starring: Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson
This film tells the true story of Bernard Jordan, who made global headlines in the summer of 2014. He had staged a “great escape” from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, commemorating their fallen comrades at the D-Day Landings 70th anniversary.
Join us in Auditorium on the second floor. There is an elevator available. Admission is free. Informal discussion after the film, time permitting.
Registration is not required but encouraged for reminders! Please call us at 416-395-5672 or visit the reference desk on the first floor of the North York Central Library for more information or if you have any questions.
Upcoming dates and film names:
July 9 (Thursday, at 2 PM) - TBA
July 22 (Wednesday, at 6 PM - Special Movie Night) - TBA
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Film Club is held every month!
If you require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email, [email protected], or voicemail, 416-393-7099, to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.
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