This early masterpiece from Taiwan's most important director draws from the filmmaker's own childhood to form a powerful and deeply focused depiction of childhood and adolescence. Although famed for his musicals, Minnelli's melodramas were every bit as stylish and masterful. This tale of disillusionment in small town America features what is arguably the late Frank Sinatra's greatest performance ever. This surprise hit of the 1994 Cannes Film Festival depicts the world of women who served in the palaces of Tunisia during the time of the beys, the country's last Kings. Deputy Sheriff Cornel Wilde tracks down killers to the heights and depths of the Grand Canyon.
Admission is free, open to the public.
For info or a program calendar, call 322-0145. George of the Jungle Swim and watch movies every Saturday. Films begin at dusk. Refreshments will be available. For more info call 476-4521.