John Flores
Director
For Immediate Release
March 21, 2023
On Monday, March 27, 2023, the Dover Free Library presents the feature film Out of Africa, starring Robert Redford and Meryl Streep. Showtime: 3:00 pm. Runtime: 160 minutes. Rated: PG. This event is free and open to the public. Questions: 802-348-7488
Plot Summary: Initially set on being a dairy farmer, the aristocratic Karen Blixen (Meryl Streep) travels to Africa to join her husband, Bror (Klaus Maria Brandauer), who instead spends their money on a coffee plantation. After discovering Bror is unfaithful, Karen develops feelings for hunter Denys (Robert Redford), but realizes he prefers a simplistic lifestyle compared to her upper class background. The two continue on until a series of events force Karen to choose between her love and personal growth.