Wed. Feb. 4: Book to Film program
12 Years a Slave by Solomon Northrup
You can pick up a copy of the book at the library, but you don't have to read the book to see and enjoy the film.This unforgettable memoir was the basis for the Academy Award-winning film 12 Years a Slave. This is the true story of Solomon Northrup, who was born and raised as a freeman in New York. He lived the American dream, with a house and a loving family - a wife and two kids. Then one day he was drugged, kidnapped, and sold into slavery in the deep south. These are the true accounts of his twelve hard years as a slave - many believe this memoir is even more graphic and disturbing than the film. His extraordinary journey proves the resiliency of hope and the human spirit despite the most grueling and formidable of circumstances. The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael K. Williams, and Michael Fassbender. It won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2013.
Popcorn and cider will be served. For more info call: 472-5948. You don't have to read the book to see the movie but copies of the book are available at the library.