Filmmaker and UNCSA Professor Jeff Hammer will introduce the film, and lead a discussion following the screening on August 1

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A defining film of the 1970’s, renowned for having one of, if not the greatest screenplay in the history of film by Paddy Chayefsky. Sidney Lumet’s controlled direction leads an all-star cast featuring Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, and the late, great Robert Duvall.

When veteran anchorman Howard Beale is forced to retire his 25-year post because of his age, he announces to viewers that he will kill himself during his farewell broadcast. Network executives rethink their decision when his fanatical tirade results in a spike in ratings.

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