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Ken Faraoni Lynchburg’s Underground Movie Club Series: Metropolis (1927)

METROPOLIS (1927)

SEPT 19 @ 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM

ROSEL H. SCHEWEL THEATER

In this 1920’s German sci-fi silent film, the year is 2026. On the surface of the Earth is a Utopian city, however, there is a world beneath it inhabited by poorly treated workers. When a young and affluent man named Ferder (Gustav Frohlich) discovers the dour city and comes by a disturbing scene, he is set on helping the workers. He also befriends defiant teacher Maria (Brigitte Helm) much to the chagrin his authoritative father (Alfred Abel).  Directed by Fritz Lang, written by Thea Von Harbou and produced by Erich Pommer.

THE DOORS OPEN AT 7:00 P.M. THE SHOW STARTS AT 7:30 P.M.

TICKETS ARE $7.00.

POPCORN AND A CASH BAR WILL BE AVAILABLE.

Earlier Event: August 17
Violinist Ellen Murch In Concert
Later Event: October 6
October 6th BIG INK Printing Workshop