Book Into Film Event

For Immediate Release
December 5, 2012

Contact: Debbie Carton (Ph: 510-981-6139)

Book Into Film: Persuasion
Discussion Group at the Berkeley Public Library

Berkeley Public Library invites you to a viewing of Roger Michell’s film of Jane Austen’s Persuasion. Austen’s last novel marks a break from her previous works, with poignancy and biting satire.  Anne Elliot and Captain Frederick Wentworth were once engaged, but Anne was persuaded by her family to break off the engagement and find a better match.  Nine years later, the couple has a second chance at love.  The British film features many actors from the Royal Shakespeare Company and was acclaimed for its subtlety and naturalistic style.

Discussion group participants will read the book at home and then gather at 1:30 on Sunday, January 6, 2013 in the 3^rd floor Community Meeting Room at Berkeley’s Central Library, 2090 Kittredge Street to view the film together. After viewing the film, participants will discuss the book, the movie and the adaptation process.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library (www.berkeleylibraryfriends.org), this free Book into Film program at the Central Library takes place every other month and offers adult and teen patrons the opportunity to discuss books, films and the art of adaptation. Participation is limited and registration is recommended. Please call (510) 981-6139 to register for this program.

The Central Library is open Monday, noon-8 p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., and Sunday afternoons from 1 p.m. till 5 p.m.  For questions and accessibility information, call 510-981-6195, TTY 510-548-1240, http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org.

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For immediate Release:
October 30, 2011

Contact: Will Marston,
510-981-6233

Book into Film:
Minority Report

Berkeley Public Library invites you to a viewing of  Minority Report. Philip K. Dick’s exciting short story was turned into an equally compelling 2002 movie by Steven Spielberg, which is 145 minutes long and rated PG-13.

Chief John Anderton is head of a special police unit that prevents murders before they happen. The system relies on three “pre-cogs” who can see the future.  Their record is perfect—until they foresee Chief Anderton himself committing murder. The race is on for Anderton to clear his name.

Discussion group participants will read the book at home and then gather on Sunday, November 11  1:30 – 4:30 PM in the 3^rd floor Community Meeting Room at Berkeley’s Central Library, 2090 Kittredge Street to view the film together. After viewing the film, participants will discuss the book, the movie and the adaptation.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library (http://www.berkeleylibraryfriends.org/), this FREE Book and Film program at the Central Library takes place every other month and offers adult and teen patrons the opportunity to discuss books, films and the art of adaptation.

Participation is limited and registration is recommended. Please call (510) 981-6233 to register for this program.

For questions and accessibility information, call 510-981-6195, TTY 510-548-1240, http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org

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For Immediate Release
August 21, 2012

Contact: Debbie Carton (Ph: 510-981-6236)

Book Into Film: The French Connection
Discussion Group at the Berkeley Public Library

Berkeley Public Library invites you to participate in an examination of “The French Connection”, an award-winning 1971 film inspired by Robin Moore’s 1969 book of the same name.  Director William Friedkin’s film won 5 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Gene Hackman) and Best Film Editing. We’ll compare the gritty film, featuring one of the most famous car chase sequences in film history, with the written account of NYC detectives who uncovered the source of a major drug smuggling operation.

Discussion group participants will read the book at home and then gather at 1:30 on Sunday, September 9, 2012 in the 3^rd floor Community Meeting Room at Berkeley’s Central Library, 2090 Kittredge Street to view the film together. After viewing the film, participants will discuss the book, the movie and the adaptation process.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library (www.berkeleylibraryfriends.org), this free Book into Film program at the Central Library takes place every other month and offers adult and teen patrons the opportunity to discuss books, films and the art of adaptation. Participation is limited and registration is required. Please call (510) 981-6236 to register for this program.

The Central Library is open Monday, noon-8 p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., and Sunday afternoons from 1 p.m. till 5 p.m.  For questions and accessibility information, call 510-981-6195, TTY 510-548-1240, http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org.

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For Immediate Release
April 22, 2012

Contact: Debbie Carton (Ph: 510-981-6236)

Book Into Film: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Discussion Group at the Berkeley Public Library

Berkeley Public Library invites you to a viewing of Elia Kazan’s film of the Betty Smith novel, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. The 1943 novel focuses on young Francie Nolan and her Irish-American’s family struggles to survive the Brooklyn tenement of Williamsburg in the early 1900s. Director Kazan insisted on black and white film for the 1945 film, which won Oscars for Peggy Ann Garner (Francie) and James Dunn as her charming but irresponsible father.  This was Kazan’s first feature film, and still garners critical acclaim.

Discussion group participants will read the book at home and then gather at 1:30 on Sunday, May 27, 2012 in the 3^rd floor Community Meeting Room at Berkeley’s Central Library, 2090 Kittredge Street to view the film together. After viewing the film, participants will discuss the play, the movie and the adaptation process.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, this free Book into Film program at the Central Library takes place every other month and offers adult and teen patrons the opportunity to discuss books, films and the art of adaptation. Participation is limited and registration is required. Please call (510) 981-6236 to register for this program.

The Central Library is open Monday, noon-8 p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., and Sunday afternoons from 1 p.m. till 5 p.m.  For

questions and accessibility information, call 510-981-6195, TTY 510-548-1240, http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 7, 2011

Contact: Debbie Carton (Ph: 510-981-6236)

Book Into Film: Romeo + Juliet
Discussion Group at the Berkeley Public Library

Berkeley Public Library invites you to participate in an examination of Australian director Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet, based on Shakespeare’s tragedy. Luhrmann updates the star-crossed lovers’ tale with a modern setting of Verona Beach and gun-toting gangs, while preserving the 16th century language. Is it innovative and fresh, or an interesting idea that didn’t quite work? Read the play, and join us for a lively discussion of a bold take on a beloved classic.

Discussion group participants will read the play at home and then gather at 1:30 on Sunday, January 22, 2012 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Berkeley’s Central Library, 2090 Kittredge Street to view the film together. After viewing the film, participants will discuss the play, the movie and the adaptation process.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, this free Book into Film program at the Central Library takes place every other month and offers adult and teen patrons the opportunity to discuss books, films and the art of adaptation. Participation is limited and registration is required. Please call (510) 981-6236 to register for this program. The Central Library is open Monday, noon-8 p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., and Sunday afternoons from 1 p.m. till 5 p.m. For questions and accessibility information, call 510-981-6107, TTY 510-548-1240, http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org.

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For Immediate Release:
November 1, 2011

Contact: Andrea Mullarkey (Ph: 510-981-6144)

Book Into Film: An Education
Discussion Group at
the Berkeley Public Library

Berkeley Public Library invites you to participate in an examination of An Education, a stylish coming-of-age story about a teenage girl in 1960s suburban London. It explores how her life changes with the arrival of a playboy nearly twice her age. This award-winning film was adapted by Nick Hornby from a chapter of Lynn Barber’s memoir of the same name. Discussion group participants will read the book at home and then gather at 1:30 on Sunday, November 20, 2011 in the 3rd floor Community Meeting Room at Berkeley’s Central Library, 2090 Kittredge Street to view the film together. After viewing the film, participants will discuss the book, the movie and the art of adaptation.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, this free Book and Film program at the Central Library offers adult and teen patrons the opportunity to discuss books, films and the art of adaptation. Participation is limited and registration is required. Please call (510) 981-6148 to register for this program.

The Central Library is open Monday, noon-8 p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., and Sunday afternoons from 1 p.m. till 5 p.m.  For questions and accessibility information, call 510-981-6107, TTY 510-548-1240, http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org.

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