Movie Matinee – Dead Poet Society

April is National Poetry Month, and Gunn Memorial Library is celebrating with a special tribute to the power of words and creativity. Join us as we screen the iconic and inspiring film Dead Poets Society, a timeless story that continues to spark conversation and ignite a passion for poetry.

Robin Williams stars as an English teacher who doesn’t fit into the conservative prep school where he teaches. His charisma and love of poetry inspire several boys to revive a secret society with a bohemian bent. Director Peter Weir adds layers of emotional depth in scenes of conflict between the kids and adults. There is a compelling subplot involving one father’s terrible pressure on his son- played by Robert Sean Leonard- to drop his interest in theater reaches heartbreaking proportions.) Williams is given plenty of latitude to work in his brand of improvisational humor, though it is all well-woven into his character’s style of instruction.

PG – 2H 8m