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This Summer's reading theme is Read Beyond the Beaten Path, so we are screening films based on books that take you to far off places. During Tuesdays in July, you can travel in a cinematic time-machine by watching modern versions of William Shakespeare's plays on the Pacific Beach Library's big screen. Although more than 400 years have passed since they were written, the plots and social commentary of William Shakespeare’s plays still resonate with audiences in these contemporary-looking film adaptations. We begin with 10 Things I Hate About You.
Description: Popular Bianca is forbidden to date until her older sister finds a beau in this update of Shakespeare's “The Taming of the Shrew,” set in high school. Starring: Larisa Oleynik, Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger, Andrew Keegan, Joseph Gordon-Levitt. (1999, PG-13, 98 minutes)
July 12: 10 Things I Hate About You ~ retelling of The Taming of the Shrew
July 19: She’s the Man ~ retelling of Twelfth Night
July 26: William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet ~ retelling of Romeo and Juliet
Information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request. To request disability-related modifications or accommodations, please email JFRogers@sandiego.gov