Do you like to chat about movies? Participants view each film on their own and then join a group discussion and critique via Zoom. Movies are selected through discussion and a decision of Chat participants. Join the Movie Chat and bring your recommendations!

Movies for March 9th are:

The Great Dictator       IMDb 8.4/10      1940

The ruthless dictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber with an uncanny resemblance to one of those in power joins forces with a traitor to take control of the situation.

• Director: Charles Chaplin

• Writer: Charles Chaplin

• Stars: Charles Chaplin, Paulette Goddard and Jack Oakie

 Primal Fear.    IMDb 7.7/10        1996

The murderer of a mighty archbishop gets Chicago's best attorney but who then begins to question his innocence. He cannot change the plea and so he has to find another way. The suspect has a surprise for him as well.

• Director: Gregory Hoblit

• Stars: Richard Gere, Laura Linney and Edward Norton

Copies of these movies are often available on DVD at the Edgewater Branch library for checkout with your library card or you can watch them online through a streaming service of your choice.

Registration is required. You will receive an email with the link to join the online Zoom discussion group.

This program is offered in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library.