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Snow
Falling on Cedars at Library's Film Series
The Third Floor Film Series will screen the 1999 film Snow Falling on
Cedars in February. Directed by Scott Hicks and based on the titular
1994 novel by David Guterson (available for check-out at GPL), Snow
Falling on Cedars takes a powerful look at love and honor in the face
of prejudice.
Set shortly after World War II in an isolated fishing town in the
Pacific Northwest, the film centers around a murder trial in which a
Japanese-American fisherman is suspected of murdering a business rival.
Long-dormant racial tensions simmer to the surface as the town faces
its own biases and personal loyalties. In the midst of this, one young
man who was once in love with the suspect's wife must weigh his own
commitment to justice against his lingering romantic wishes.
Featuring gorgeous and ethereal cinematography by Robert Richardson and
profound performances by a cast that includes Ethan Hawke, James
Cromwell, Sam Shepard, Max Von Sydow, Youki Kudoh, and Rick Yune, Snow
Falling on Cedars is emotionally fraught but ultimately uplifting.
Join us on Tuesday February 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Greenville Public
Library as we screen this dramatic masterpiece. Free popcorn, candy,
and soft drinks will be provided, and David Nilsen will lead a brief
discussion after the film. We hope to see you there.
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