Free Movie Night at the Whitingham Free Public Library
Showing: Wakefield (rated R)
Based on a short story by By both Nathaniel Hawthorn, as well as an adapted version by E.L. Doctorow
Summary:
Howard Wakefield, a New York City lawyer, hides out in the attic of his home for weeks, coming out in the
daytime when his family is gone to shower and eat. His withdrawal leads him to examine his life, and he
rationalizes that he has not abandoned his family because he is still in the house. When a former boyfriend
re-enters his wife's life, he realizes that he may not be able to return to life he has abandoned.
A powerhouse performance by Bryan Cranston
Whitingham Municipal Center, Village of Jacksonville 802-368-7506 Free Popcorn, Beverages & Treats