Summer Film Series: West Side Story (1961)

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Summer Film Series: West Side Story (1961)

Thursday, June 28, 2018 @ 8:30 pm

Location

Brown/Dod Quad

This year’s selection of outdoor film screenings is inspired by the transformation of literary sources in unexpected ways, as seen in the exhibition Frank Stella Unbound: Literature and Printmaking. In this award-winning adaptation of the romantic tragedy Romeo and Juliet, two teenagers from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions among their respective friends build toward tragedy. Starring Natalie Wood and Rita Moreno.

All films begin at sundown. In the event of rain, films will be shown at 8 p.m. in 101 McCormick Hall.

West Side Story (1961)
153 minutes, not rated, directed by Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise

 West Side Story: United Artists/Photofest © United Artists
West Side Story: United Artists/Photofest © United Artists