Film: "Quartet"

Reel Inquiry: A Weekend of Arts & Humanities on Screen

A screening of the British musical comedy, based on the play "Quartet" by Ronald Harwood and directed by Dustin Hoffman, is followed by a discussion. PG-13. 1 hour, 38 minutes.

Presented in partnership with Princeton University Concerts.

About the Film:

Released by Lions Gate Films, Inc. in 2013, "Quartet" stars Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay, Billy Connolly, Pauline Collins and Michael Gambon. In "Quartet" (1 hour, 38 min., PG-13) a group of retired opera stars stage an annual benefit concert to cover the fees for their rest home.

About the Event:

"Reel Inquiry: A Weekend of Arts & Humanities on Screen" connects a series of films, both documentaries and features, exploring painting, poetry, music and the art of the spoken word through film. This series is offered in observance of National Arts & Humanities Month, "a collective recognition of the importance of culture," according to Americans for the Arts.

Presented in partnership with the Princeton University Concerts and with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this programming do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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• Wheelchair accessible
• Assistive listening system compatible with personal T-coil-enabled devices (compatible headphones also available for use during programs)
• English-language subtitles for films (when available)
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