The Alternative Press

Join us as we listen to award-winning Star Ledger journalistMark DiIonno talk about his first novel The Last Newspaperman. This fascinating book is set in the 30's and chronicles the rise of tabloid journalism

and celebrity media culture through the device of a character consigned to work the Jersey beat. 

Don’t miss it !Free and open to all.

 

 

Next Week’s Free Movie: 

WON'T BACK DOWN

Tuesday,    March 26,     9:30am & 2pm,     Rated PG,     121 min.,    2012

Maggie Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis play two determined mothers, one a teacher, who will stop at nothing to transform their children's failing inner city school.   Facing a powerful and entrenched bureaucracy, they risk everything to make a difference in the education and future of their children.  This powerful story of parenthood, friendship and courage mirrors events that are making headlines daily. Free.

 

International Film Festival:

PARADISE NOW

Tuesday,    March 26,    7pm,       Rated PG-13,      90 min.,     2005

Khaled and Said are two young Palestinian men who are just hours away from becoming suicide bombers in Tel Aviv.  After a final night with their families the two are moved to the border with bombs strapped to their bodies.  When something goes wrong, the two men lose each other and must make the choice for themselves whether to complete their mission.  The film stars Lubna Azabal, Hiam Abbass, Kais Nashef and Ali Suliman. In Arabic with English subtitles. Free.

 

For more information check the Library's website, www.newprovidencelibrary.org. The Friends of the Library provide the movie licenses and make many other programs possible.