Countway Cinema presents: The Normal Heart In-Person
Countway Library is hosting a free film screening series in honor of Pride Month!
The Normal Heart is a 2014 American television drama film directed by Ryan Murphy and written by Larry Kramer, based on his 1985 play of the same name. The film stars Mark Ruffalo, Matt Bomer, Taylor Kitsch, Jim Parsons, Alfred Molina, Joe Mantello, Jonathan Groff, and Julia Roberts.
The film depicts the rise of the HIV/AIDS crisis in New York City between 1981 and 1984, as seen through the eyes of writer/activist Ned Weeks (Ruffalo), the founder of a prominent HIV advocacy group. Weeks prefers public confrontations to the calmer, more private strategies favored by his associates, friends, and closeted lover Felix Turner (Bomer). Their differences of opinion lead to arguments that threaten to undermine their shared goals.
No registration necessary; drop-ins welcome!
And be sure to join us for these other Pride Month film screenings at Countway:
Do I Sound Gay? (June 17, 4:30-6pm)
PRIDE (June 25, 4:30-6pm)