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In the Heat of the Night (1967)
February 8 - February 9
Showtimes:
Thu Feb 8 at 2 PM
Fri Feb 9 at 7 PM
Lincoln Theater is pleased to present “In the Heat of the Night,” the first film in a new film series – SCREEN THOUGHTS, presented by host, Christine Merser. This first season will focus on America’s Racial Struggles on the Screen. Christine will present a fifteen-minute introduction to each film, which will not give anything away, but give you some insight as to what to note along the way. After the film, she will lead a discussion around the historical context, how the film affected the public when it was released, and in some cases, it’s continued value for society.
For more info on the entire series, and to buy series subscriptions (all 4 films for the price of 3) click here!
African-American Philadelphia police detective Virgil Tibbs (Sidney Poitier) is arrested on suspicion of murder by Bill Gillespie (Rod Steiger), the racist police chief of tiny Sparta, Mississippi. After Tibbs proves not only his own innocence but that of another man, he joins forces with Gillespie to track down the real killer. Their investigation takes them through every social level of the town, with Tibbs making enemies as well as unlikely friends as he hunts for the truth.
Running Time: 1 hour, 49 minutes
“In the Heat of the Night is a critically acclaimed film released in 1967, directed by Norman Jewison. Set in a racially divided small town in Mississippi, the movie explores themes of prejudice, systemic racism, and social injustice. The story revolves around a black detective named Virgil Tibbs, superbly portrayed by Sidney Poitier, who is reluctantly enlisted to help solve a murder investigation. As Tibbs and the white police chief, played by Rod Steiger, work together, they confront their own biases and tackle the deeply ingrained racism within the community. “In the Heat of the Night” is a powerful and thought-provoking film that sheds light on the pervasive racial tensions of the era and offers a searing critique of discrimination and inequality.” – Christine Merser
Christine Merser, a writer and recent Maine replant, has been a film reviewer for Screen Thoughts for the last ten years. Rated four stars and recently obtained by Spotify as one of their podcast series, Screen Thoughts houses her podcasts with other reviewers from the industry, as well written reviews . “I think that we humans are cemented in our point of view around explosive issues. Stories can change hearts and minds, especially when they are viewed in the darkened theater, without pushing their way into your point of view in a debate over dinner. I love going to the movies.”
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