FilmFreaks - Romeo & Juliet (1996) PG-13

Main Street Library, 800 Main Street, Lower Level Auditorium FilmFreaks, our Wednesday night movie series, is partnering with La Crosse Reads for a screening of Baz Luhrman’s “Romeo + Juliet” (1996, PG-13, 130 minutes). Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes star as the world’s most famous star-crossed lovers in this eye-popping, ‘90s-era adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy. Special guest Dr. Sujata Iyengar, Professor of English at the University of Georgia, will be moderating a post-film discussion.

This program is part of the National Library Week celebration happening at the La Crosse Public Library from April 8-14, 2018. For more information and a full schedule of local National Library Week events and giveaways, please visit: lacrosselibrary.org/national-library-week-2018

National Library Week events and giveaways are funded thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the La Crosse Public Library and other community organizations.

A collection of theme-based film screenings followed by a short guided discussion.  Come to one or all.  Popcorn provided.