Film celebrates 40-year anniversary of classic starring Travolta
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the release of “Saturday Night Fever,” the American cult classic that brought disco music out of the clubs and to the masses creating an enduring cultural, cinematic and musical phenomenon. With its danceable Bee Gees soundtrack and its cast of New Jersey punks led by Tony Manero, it’s a fitting time to take a look back at the legacy of this still-popular Oscar-nominated film that propelled John Travolta and the Gibbs brothers to international fame.
The Elmhurst History Museum and Classic Cinemas co-present a special screening of the iconic movie on the big screen on Wednesday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. at the York Theatre, 150 N. York Street. Tickets will be available at the York Theatre box office at a cost of $6.50 each.
The film has been remastered for a new generation with high quality digital picture and sound. This event will include a brief introduction by film maker and educator Mr. Peter Hawley of Tribeca Flashpoint College. Hawley will follow the movie with an informative question and answer session.
This special film presentation is connected to the Elmhurst History Museum’s current exhibit, “Disco Demolition: The Night Disco Died,” which has been extended through December 31, 2017 at the Elmhurst History Museum, located at 120 E. Park Ave. For more information, visit elmhursthistory.org or call (630) 833-1457.
