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.

Madame (2017) Monday, October 13, 5pm

A wealthy American couple recruits their maid to “pass” as an invited guest at their sophisticated dinner party, believing the last-minute deception necessary to even out the number of guests at the table. When another guest, a cultured art dealer, is smitten with the maid—and she with him—the couple’s lie is in danger of being revealed. 1 hr. 31 mins. Rated PG-13 (occasional language and non-sexual nudity.)