Screenings

Jackie Robinson stars as himself in a biographical drama that traces his rise from the Negro Leagues to the Major Leagues. Alongside Ruby Dee as Rachel Robinson, he faces racism while breaking baseball’s color barrier. Directed by Alfred E. Green. Black & white, 77 min. (Film) (NR)

Happy 100th Birthday, Mel Brooks: John Hurt portrays John Merrick, a severely disfigured man in Victorian England, who is rescued from exploitation and introduced to London society by Dr. Frederick Treves (Anthony Hopkins). Directed by David Lynch, produced by Mel Brooks and nominated for eight Academy Awards. B&W, 124 min. (Film) (PG)

Happy 100th Birthday, Mel Brooks: Max Bialystock (Zero Mostel) and Leo Bloom (Gene Wilder) are two Broadway producers who attempt to make a fortune by staging a musical they believe will fail spectacularly in this classic satirical comedy. Written and directed by Mel Brooks, and winner of the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Color, 90 min. (Digital) (PG)

Happy 100th Birthday, Mel Brooks: Lone Star (Bill Pullman) and Barf (John Candy) are rogue space pilots hired to rescue a princess from incompetent galactic dictator Dark Helmet (Rick Moranis). Wise Yogurt (Mel Brooks, also the director and writer) provides guidance and helps launch this science fiction comedy and Star Wars parody. Color, 90 min. (Film) (PG)