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Summer Film Series: From Page to Screen, Princeton Public Library

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Tuesday August 18, 2026
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Aug. 18 - "To Kill a Mockingbird" (1962, NR, 2 hours and 9 minutes): Set in Depression-era Alabama and based on the novel by Harper Lee, this Academy Award–winning film follows a small-town lawyer defending a Black man falsely accused of a crime, while his children come to understand the realities of justice and prejudice in their community.

Experience six films adapted from beloved books in this celebration of classic cinema and great literature. The films in this series were selected through a vote of library staff, who chose their favorite book-to-film adaptations released before 1995. Join us to explore the enduring connection between the written word and the silver screen through stories that have captivated generations.

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