Reel Reads: American Fiction
Inspired by the work of Percival Everett
Saturday, October 03
11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Farish TheaterA Community Reads Film Screening Inspired by the novel Erasure by Percival Everett
Join us for a special screening of the award-winning film American Fiction (2023), based on Percival Everett's acclaimed novel Erasure. Through sharp satire, humor, and heartfelt storytelling, the film explores questions of identity, authenticity, family, and the publishing industry's perceptions of race in America.
This screening is presented as part of the library's Community Reads campaign featuring James by Percival Everett. Together, American Fiction, Erasure, and James showcase Everett's distinctive voice and his thought-provoking examination of the stories we tell, the stories we inherit, and the stories society expects us to tell.
Whether you've read James, are curious about Everett's work, or simply enjoy compelling films that spark meaningful conversation, we invite you to join us for this engaging cinematic experience.
Runtime: 117 minutes
Rating: R
Central Library
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The Central Library is located on East Main Street in downtown Lexington next to Phoenix Park.
