Film Groups

SEATING IS LIMITED

You must reserve a seat and dinner by emailing
Susan no later than noon, the Saturday before the scheduled showing.

Thanks to Betty Robinson and Susan Tschesnok for reviving this popular event
ALL Members of HUSBAY are entitled to view our films free of charge.

Films will be shown at the

Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library
2801 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234

Rabbit Proof Fence

SHOWING DATE
January 17, 2026 1:00 PM – Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library 2801 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234
RUNNING TIME
1 hr. 34 min.
RELEASED
2002
GENRE
Adventure, Documentary
FEATURING
Everlyn Sampi, Tianna Sansbury, Laura Monaghan, David Gulpilil, Kenneth Branagh
DIRECTOR
Phillip Noyce
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Cabaret

SHOWING DATE
February 28, 2026 2:00 PM – Dr. Edward James II meeting room in the front of the library
RUNNING TIME
2 hrs. 4 min.
RELEASED
1972
GENRE
Musical, Romance
FEATURING
Liza Minnelli, Michael York, Helmut Griem, Marisa Berenson, Joel Grey
DIRECTOR
Bob Fosse
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Swimming Pool

SHOWING DATE
March 28, 2026 2:00 PM – Dr. Edward James II meeting room in the front of the library – Room available at 1:45
RUNNING TIME
1 hr. 43 min.
RELEASED
2003
GENRE
Thriller, Crime
FEATURING
Charlotte Rampling, Ludivine Sagnier, Charles Dance, Marc Fayoll, Jean-Marie Lamour
DIRECTOR
François Ozon
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Whiplash

SHOWING DATE
April 24, 2026 2:00 PM – Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library 2801 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234
RUNNING TIME
1 hr. 47 min.
RELEASED
2014
GENRE
Drama, Indie Film
FEATURING
Charlotte Rampling, Ludivine Sagnier, Charles Dance, Marc Fayoll, Jean-Marie Lamour
DIRECTOR
Damien Chazelle
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Smoke

SHOWING DATE
May 23, 2026 2:00 PM – Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library 2801 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234
RUNNING TIME
1 hr. 52 min.
RELEASED
1995
GENRE
Comedy, Drama
FEATURING
William Hurt, Harvey Keitel, Stockard Channing, Harold Perrineau Jr., Giancarlo Esposito, Ashley Judd, Forest Whitaker
DIRECTOR
Wayne Wang
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Mister Roberts

SHOWING DATE
June 20, 2026 2:00 PM – Dr. Edward James II meeting room in the front of the library
RUNNING TIME
2 hrs. 3 min.
RELEASED
1955
GENRE
Comedy, War
FEATURING
Henry Fonda, James Cagney, William Powell, Jack Lemmon
DIRECTOR
John Ford ,Mervyn LeRoy, Joshua Logan (uncredited)
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Hamilton

SHOWING DATE
July 25, 2026 2:00 PM – Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library 2801 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234
RUNNING TIME
2 hrs. 59 min.
RELEASED
2020
GENRE
Musical, Drama
FEATURING
Daveed Diggs, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jonathan Groff, Christopher Jackson, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr., Okieriete Onaodowan, Anthony Ramos, Phillipa Soo
DIRECTOR
Thomas Kail
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Like Stars on Earth

SHOWING DATE
August 29, 2026 2:00 PM – Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library 2801 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234
RUNNING TIME
2 hrs. 44 min.
RELEASED
2007
GENRE
Family, Musical
FEATURING
Aamir Khan, Darsheel Safary, Sachet Engineer, Tanay Cheda, Tisca Chopra
DIRECTOR
Aamir Khan
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The Shawshank Redemption

SHOWING DATE
September 26, 2026 2:00 PM – Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library 2801 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234
RUNNING TIME
2 hrs. 22 min.
RELEASED
1994
GENRE
Crime, Drama
FEATURING
Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown, Gil Bellows, James Whitmore
DIRECTOR
Frank Darabont
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Witness for the Prosecution

SHOWING DATE
October 17, 2026 1:00 PM – Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library 2801 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234
RUNNING TIME
1 hr. 56 min.
RELEASED
1957
GENRE
Thriller, Crime
FEATURING
Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester, John Williams
DIRECTOR
Billy Wilder
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