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Atomic Cinema
October 13, 2010
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The Austin Public Library, Texas Performing Arts, and the Humanities Institute at the University of Texas at Austin present Atomic Cinema, an atomic age film series that ranges from serious to comedic. Professors from the University of Texas will be on hand to introduce the films and stimulate discussion following the screenings.
Atomic Cinema is presented in conjunction with a performance of The Real Dr. Strangelove: Edward Teller and the Battle for the H-Bomb by LA Theatre Works at the Hogg Memorial Auditorium.
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Tickets: The film screenings are free and open to the public.
Info Phone: 512-974-7400
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October 13, 2010Times:
* Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
Tuesday, October 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Twin Oaks Branch, 1800 S. Fifth St, (512) 974-9980
Discussion led by Kirsten Cather, Assistant Professor of Asian Studies
An animated tragedy covering a young boy and his little sister's struggle to survive in Japan following a fire bombing during World War II.
* Dr. Strangelove or: How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
Monday, November 1 at 6:30 p.m.
University Hills Branch, 4721 Loyola Ln., (512) 974-9940
Discussion led by Mark Lawrence, Associate Professor of History
Stanley Kubrick's satire in which an insane general starts a process to nuclear holocaust that a war room of politicians and generals frantically try to stop.
* The Atomic Cafe (1982)
Wednesday, November 3 at 6:30 p.m.
North Village Branch, 2505 Steck Ave., (512) 974-9960
Discussion led by Bruce Hunt, Associate Professor of History
A cult film offering an offbeat look at the reaction in the US public to the atomic bomb.
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