The Annapolis Movie Club

Sometimes called the 800-pound gorilla we don’t talk about, this series will explore the issue of social class: how we understand it, how it shapes our life choices, and how it influences our understanding of each other. Beginning with a documentary which gives a broad overview, the three subsequent films examine social class issues. Each film is introduced by area cinephile Ann Glenn with info about the film’s background, production and followed by a lively Q&A session.

American Fiction (2023) Monday, October 20, 5pm

This sharp, humorous satire was a 2024 Best Picture nominee, and winner of the Best Screenplay Oscar. A Black college professor, author of numerous high-brow works of fiction, is pressured by his literary agent to align his output with more “commercially viable” themes. At the same time, he’s having to deal with challenging issues within his own, and his family’s, life. 1hr. 57 mins. Rated R (for language and sexual content.)

Sometimes called the 800-pound gorilla we don’t talk about, this series will explore the issue of social class: how we understand it, how it shapes our life choices, and how it influences our understanding of each other. Beginning with a documentary which gives a broad overview, the three subsequent films examine social class issues. Each film is introduced by area cinephile Ann Glenn with info about the film’s background, production and followed by a lively Q&A session.

A Place in the Sun (1951) Monday, October 27, 5pm

Nominated for 6 Oscars and winner of 2 (Best Director and Best Screenplay) this critically acclaimed drama tells the story of a young man with tenuous social connections and no money, (Montgomery Clift,) and his romance with a wealthy, upper class young woman (Elizabeth Taylor). 2 hrs. 2 mins. Not Rated