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 Gold Rush and Whip It.

Gold Rush (1925) A prospector goes to the Klondike during the 1890s gold rush in hopes of making his fortune and is smitten with a girl he sees in a dance hall.

Director: Charles Chaplin

Stars: Charles Chaplin, Mack Swain and Tom Murray

Whip It (2009) An indie-rock loving misfit finds a way of dealing with small-town misery after discovering a roller derby league in Austin.

Director: Drew Barrymore

Stars: Elliot Page, Drew Barrymore and Kristen Wiig

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.