Edgewater Village Chicago is holding a series of gatherings to chat about movies. Participants will view each film on their own and then join a group discussion via Zoom.  Movies are selected through discussion and a decision of Chat participants. Join the Movie Chat and bring your recommendations! This week’s movies are A Christmas Carol, A Christmas Story and The Bishop’s Wife.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (1951) Ebenezer Scrooge, a curmudgeonly businessman, views Christmas as a waste of time. However, this Christmas Eve he will be visited by three spirits who will show him the errors of his ways.

Director: Brian Desmond Hurst

Stars: Alister Sim, Jack Warner and Kathleen Harrison

A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983) In the 1940s, a young boy attempts to convince his parents and Santa that a Red Ryder BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift.

Director: Bob Clark

Stars: Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon and Darren McGavin

THE BISHOP’S WIFE (1947) A debonair angel comes to Earth to help an Episcopalian bishop and his wife in their quest to raise money for the new church.

Director: Henry Koster

Stars: Cary Grant, Loretta Young and David Niven

Copies of these movies are 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.