San Leandro Library Presents Movies for the Latest Generation

From the City of San Leandro

The San Leandro Public Library, as part of its Millennial  Academy, is pleased to presents “Movies for the Latest Generation,” a film series featuring great stories about Millennials, people aged 18 to 33 years old.

The series kicks off  on Saturday, June 22  with a film  adaptation of Ben Mezrich’s book The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook, A Tale of Sex, Money, Genius and Betrayal, and tells the story of the social-networking phenomenon. It is arguably the definitive tale of this generation.

On Saturday, July 27, the film series take a comedic  turn with the story of 23-year-old Scott Pilgrim, whose life is nearly perfect – he’s between jobs, in a rock band, and dating a cute girl.

Then Scott meets Ramona Flowers, a fashionable delivery girl, who roller blades into his life, blows his mind, and threatens his awesome world. To win her heart, he must defeat her seven evil ex-boyfriends. Can he do it without destroying his great life?

The final film in the series is about a reality TV show in which 24 teenagers, two from the 12 districts in the country of Panem, fight to death while all of their fellow citizens  are forced to watch the brutal struggle. Will Katniss and Peeta overcome their stronger and better prepared competitors? The film will be screened on Saturday, August 17.

The Movies for the Latest Generation series has been designed for Millennials, but all adults 18 and over are  welcome to attend. All series movies will be shown  at the San Leandro Main Library, 300 Estudillo Avenue, on the  big screen in the 200+ seat theater beginning at 7 p.m.

Admission is free and no tickets are required. Great movie snacks and drinks will be provided.

For more information, please visit the Millennial Academy website at www.lifelonglibrary.org or call Bill Sherwood at (510) 577-7964.