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Exhibition Opening: Princeton in Cinema From Thomas Edison to "Oppenheimer", Princeton Public Library

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Monday April 20, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Princeton Film Festival Society celebrates its exhibition about Princeton's important place in the history of cinema and the impact of filmmaking in Princeton on the community.

Lights, camera, Princeton! This dynamic exhibition, supported by the National Humanities Center (Being Human Festival) and Princeton Humanities Initiative, uncovers the town’s surprising cinematic legacy, from Thomas Edison’s pioneering experiments in nearby West Orange to Christopher Nolan’s "Oppenheimer."

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