Dig out from the storm, brave the sunny cold, and join us for some warm spicy foods of India and a classic film - Gandhi (1982, PG, 3h 11m). Directed by Richard Attenborough, starring Ben Kingsley.
AWARDS: Oscars and Golden Globes for Best Picture and Best Director; Oscars, Golden Globes, and BAFTA awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role; Oscars for Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, and Best Costume Design.
Until this year, it held records for the most Oscar and BAFTA Film Award nominations (16) received by a single film.
It was also selected by the Vatican in the "values" category of its list of forty-five "Great Films".
In the early years of the 20th century, Mohandas K. Gandhi, a British-trained lawyer, forsakes all worldly possessions to take up the cause of Indian independence. Faced with armed resistance from the British government, Gandhi adopts a policy of 'passive resistance', endeavoring to win freedom for his people without resorting to bloodshed.
Themed lunch served at 12:30 p.m. Film begins at 1:00 p.m.
Film & Lunch Tickets: Members, $15; Non-Members $19
Film Only: Members, $8; Non-Members, $12
