Free showings of Gregory Peck's Classic To Kill a Mockingbird to school groups on Tuesday October 27, 2009 At The Stanley
Date Posted: September 30th, 2009
Utica, NY (September 30, 2009) - In observance of National Pro Bono Law Week, the Pro Bono Committee of the Oneida County Bar Association with the law firm of Cosentino, Snyder and Quinn is sponsoring a special showing of the Gregory Peck classic film To Kill a Mockingbird at the Stanley, downtown Utica 10am Tuesday October 27.
This showing is open and free to all school groups, but reservations must be made in advance by calling the Stanley at 724 - 4000 or by email at jfaust@StanleyCenterForTheArts.com.
Directed by Robert Mullligan, from the classic novel by Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird tells the story of a lawyer in a small Southern town in 1932 who defends a black man against an undeserved rape and teaches his children about prejudice.
The story is told through the eyes of Scout, the six year old tomboy daughter of Atticus Finch (Peck), the small town lawyer and widower who defends the unpopular while raising his children.
To Kill a Mockingbird was nominated for eight Academy Awards, winning three for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Art Direction, and Best Actor - Gregory Peck, who says it was his finest movie role.
"We are most excited to be sponsoring these free showings to the community, Donald Snyder of Cosentino, Snyder and Quinn said. "The hero of this movie - Atticus Finch, as embodied by Gregory Peck, sets an example for all of us in the legal profession."
"This popular movie was meant to be seen on the big screen so audiences can empathize with the characters as this story is told through their eyes", adds John Faust, Stanley Theatre Manager. "We are looking forward to having this film bring on even more serious discussions about justice and law in our society."
Reservations for the free 10am school showing are on a first come, first served basis. Reservations will be taken until Monday October 26 or the capacity of the theatre is filled, whichever comes first.
There will also be a free public screening of this movie at 7pm on Tuesday October 27 at the Stanley. No advance tickets are needed, and the doors will open at 6:30pm for this showing.
