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American Graffiti: Benefit Screening of Classic Film at Historic Alex Theatre

The Alex Theatre (Glendale, CA)
Title: American Graffiti
Venue: The Alex Theatre (Glendale, CA)
Full Price: $11.00   Our Price: $6.00
Glendale's historic Alex Theatre presents a screening of American Graffiti, George Lucas' classic film about two friends preparing to leave town for college in 1962. Throughout a night of cruising, drag racing, fights, and picking up girls, punctuated by popular music of the time, they both struggle with the reality of approaching adulthood. Stars include Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, and Harrison Ford. Proceeds benefit the Glendale Kiwanis Ducks4Kids and Glendale Arts.

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Glendale's historic Alex Theatre presents a screening of American Graffiti, George Lucas' classic film about two friends preparing to leave town for college in 1962. Throughout a night of cruising, drag racing, fights, and picking up girls, punctuated by popular music of the time, they both struggle with the reality of approaching adulthood.

American Graffiti was nominated for 5 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director & Best Supporting Actress.  It was a Golden Globe winner for Best Motion Picture. Directed by George Lucas and starring Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Cindy Williams, Harrison Ford, Wolfman Jack, and Mackenzie Phillips.

Proceeds from the screening will benefit the Glendale Kiwanis Ducks4Kids and Glendale Arts.

About The Alex Theatre:

The Alex Theatre is a historic, cultural and artistic treasure. Designed by architects Charles R. Selkirk and Arthur G. Lindley, the Alexander, as it was originally known, opened as a Vaudeville and silent movie theatre and later had a long career as a first run movie and major preview house. The theatre reopened in 1993 as a performing arts and entertainment venue.