Professor Grant Burgess presents - LOCAL HERO
Location: Dove Marine Lab, Cullercoats
Time/Date: 14th October 2009, 19:00 - 22:00
Kicking off the new season of Culture Lab's film screening series!....
Professor Grant Burgess presents a one-off OUTDOOR screening at DOVE MARINE LABORATORY, CULLERCOATS: Local Hero (1983)
"Peter Riegert is Mac, the Houston businessman flown to the fictional Highlands fishing village of Ferness to negotiate a deal with the locals to buy their land - land wanted by his eccentric boss (Burt Lancaster) to use as a North Sea oil base. Having found more friends within this tiny population than a lifetime in the big city, and captivated by the beautiful beachside surroundings, Mac soon finds himself not wanting to leave. The villagers, meanwhile, have more than a few surprises tucked up their sleeves..."
THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD OUTDOORS , SO REMEMBER TO WRAP UP WARM! Essentials items to bring: Hat, Scarf and gloves, perhaps even a blanket! There will be a seated area.
(weather-permitting)
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. For more information (including directions to the venue) go to http://culturelab.ncl.ac.uk/film
See you there, we're really looking forward to this event. Also a thank you to all those who attended our Lunch Bites session, it was packed!
Venue address:
Dove Marine Laboratory
Cullercoats
North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE30 4PZ
Published: 2nd October 2009