The 28th annual College Town Film Series is back, exploring “Underground” themes with a lineup of films that uncover hidden stories and unconventional perspectives.
Each screening at the historic Douglass Theatre in downtown Macon will be introduced by a faculty presenter and followed by an audience discussion. Free for students with IDs, $5 for the public.
7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 – Blade Runner (1982)
Presenter: Tom Ellington, Wesleyan College
Ridley Scott’s influential sci-fi neo-noir dives into a dystopian world where artificial humans fight for autonomy in the shadows of a sprawling futuristic city.
7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12 – The Spook Who Sat by the Door (1973)
Presenter: Jacqueline Pinkowitz, Mercer University
This groundbreaking film follows a man who uses his insider training to organize a clandestine grassroots movement, offering a bold critique of political power structures. Pinkowitz conceptualized the “underground” theme for this year’s series.
7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 – I Shot Andy Warhol (1996)
Presenter: Patrick Brennan, Middle Georgia State University
A provocative biographical drama exploring the life of Valerie Solanas and her collision with the downtown New York art scene, capturing the pulse of subculture and rebellion.
Read more about the College Town Film Series.
