Pizza & Movie: The Man Who Invented Christmas
Thursday, December 22
12:30 - 2:30 P.M. Donation: $6
In 1843, celebrated British novelist Charles Dickens is at a low point in his career with three flops behind him and family expenses piling up at home. Determined to recover, Dickens decides to write a Christmas story and self-publish it in less than two months. Haunted by painful memories of his father ruining his childhood by his financial irresponsibility, Dickens develops a seemingly unsolvable writer's block. Dickens must face his personal demons, epitomized through his characters, especially in his imagined conversations with Ebenezer Scrooge. Rated PG for thematic elements and some mild language. Runtime 1:44 (IMDb.com) Registration required.
Pizza & Movie: The Man Who Invented Christmas
Thursday, December 22
12:30 - 2:30 P.M. Donation: $6
In 1843, celebrated British novelist Charles Dickens is at a low point in his career with three flops behind him and family expenses piling up at home. Determined to recover, Dickens decides to write a Christmas story and self-publish it in less than two months. Haunted by painful memories of his father ruining his childhood by his financial irresponsibility, Dickens develops a seemingly unsolvable writer's block. Dickens must face his personal demons, epitomized through his characters, especially in his imagined conversations with Ebenezer Scrooge. Rated PG for thematic elements and some mild language. Runtime 1:44 (IMDb.com) Registration required.