Annapolis Library Fall Film Series: People Like Us--A Look at Class in the U.S.

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.

People Like Us: Social Class in America (2001) Monday, October 6, 5pm

This documentary explores common conceptions about social class. By examining attitudes, aspirations, income and education levels--and racial and ethnic factors--the film raises some illuminating, and sometimes discomforting, realities about both the acknowledged, and unacknowledged, role of social class in the U.S. 2 hrs. 4 mins., Unrated.