Lake Park Film Society screens thriller ‘Bad Day at Black Rock’

Lake Park High School's Film Appreciation Society announces the first screening of its fourth season with the thriller, “Bad Day at Black Rock.”

The free event will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, in the Lake Park High School West Campus Auditorium, 500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. in Roselle. Run time for the film is 1 hour, 21 minutes.

Showcasing the "man on the run" theme for the September installment, this 1955 John Sturges film stars Spencer Tracy as John J. Macreedy, a mysterious one-armed stranger who gets off the train in Black Rock, a mere speck of a town in the American West. What he encounters is a town full of people who shun him. Upon learning of Macreedy's purpose in visiting the town, the denizens of Black Rock ultimately launch an all-out attack against him to preserve their well-guarded secret. Other notable actors include Robert Ryan, Anne Francis, Ernest Borgnine, Walter Brennan, and Lee Marvin.

Community film buffs are invited to attend the cinematic presentation and stay for an in-depth panel discussion regarding the background and history of the featured film. There’s also trivia prizes and free popcorn.

Patrons will also be able to preview and vote for film selections for the next Lake Park Film Appreciation Society presentation. In addition, there will be an announcement about a special event happening in October.

The Lake Park Film Appreciation Society aims to engage the community in the presentation, exploration, interpretation, and critical discussion of classic cinema.