WIU SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL

The Day Before Yesterday: Contemporary Events in Film

A film festival sponsored by the American Democracy Project and WIU Libraries

All films will be shown in the WIU Student Union's Sandburg Theater.

 Films begin at 7:PM. Admission: Free

• July 6th  David O Russel's Three Kings ( 1999)  In the immediate aftermath of the 1991 Gulf War, things go badly awry when three soldiers plot to steal a cache of gold they believe to be hidden near their base. On their way to the gold, the soldiers meet a group of refugees in need of help. Chaos, tragedy, heroism ensue--though not necessarily in that order.  Certainly the best film about the 1991 Gulf War and arguably the best American film about war since Apocolypse Now. Responding: Charles Helm of the WIU Political Science Department.
• July 13th Michael Ritchie's The Candidate (1972) Robert Redford stars as a charismatic underdog candidate for Senator from California. As his political fortunes gradually improve, he finds he must choose between compromising his principles or possibly losing the election. This classic film features cameos by politicians of the day including George McGovern, Hubert Humphrey, and Alan Cranston. Responding: Jana Dietz of the WIU Political Science Department.
• July 27th, Chris Hegedus and D.A. Pennebaker's The War Room (1993) This acclaimed documentary provides a backstage look at Bill Clinton's journey from  unknown candidate to becoming the 42nd president of the United States. Responding: David Connelly of the WIU Political Science Department

Directions to the Sandburg Theater: The Sandburg Theater is located in the Student Union's lowest level, i.e. the same floor that houses the bowling alley. The easiest way to get to the Sandburg Theater  is to park in one of the lots close to the Student Union and then walk behind the Student Union to the theater entrance.