Hispanic Heritage Movie Night: "McFarland, USA"

Join us for a film series that celebrates the stories, dreams, and experiences of the Latin American community! From Sept. 13 to Oct. 11, the Wallingford Public Library & Spanish Community of Wallingford (SCOW) will co-host Friday night screenings of films that explore Latine characters and culture in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Following this five-week series, we will show a Latin-themed movie the second Friday of the month from fall to late spring. All are welcome to attend; no registration is required. 

Our second film in the series will be the 2015 sports drama McFarland, USA (Rated PG). This stirring movie tells the story of coach Jim White (Kevin Costner), a newcomer to a predominantly Latino high-school in California's Central Valley. Coach White and his new students find that they have much to learn about one another, but things begin to change when White realizes the boys' exceptional running ability. More than just physical prowess drives the teens to succeed; their strong family ties, incredible work ethic and commitment to their team all play a factor in forging these novice runners into champions.