Just in time for the troop "draw down," Upstart presents "The Best Years of Our Lives," directed by William Wyler (1946). The story concentrates on the social re-adjustment of three World War II servicemen, each from a different station of society.

Al Stephenson (Fredric March) returns to an influential banking position, but finds it hard to reconcile his loyalties to ex-servicemen with new commercial realities.
Fred Derry (Dana Andrews) is an ordinary working man who finds it difficult to hold down a job or pick up the threads of his marriage. Having had both hands burnt
off during the war, Homer Parrish (Harold Russell) is unsure that his fiancée's feelings are still those of love and not those of pity. Each of the veterans faces a crisis upon his arrival, and each crisis is a microcosm of the experiences of many American warriors who found an alien world awaiting them when they came marching home.

Screening followed by discussion and refreshments.
Discussion led by Sidney Brammer and a special guest.

DATE: February 10th (sunday)
TIME: 5 PM
MOVIE: "The Best Years of Our Lives," directed by William Wyler (1946)
ADMISSION: free
POPCORN: free
Suggested donation: $5
LOCATION: Upstart Media Arts Center, 1800 Linda St, Bastrop TX.
(Map & Directions www.upstartinc.org)

----SUNDAY SCREENING SERIES: "HOME FROM THE WARS"----
February 10, 5pm "The Best Years of Our Lives," directed by William Wyler (1946)
February 17, 5pm "Coming Home," directed by Hal Ashby (1978)
February 24, 5pm "Gardens of Stone," directed by Francis Ford Coppolla (1987)
March 2, 5pm - "Courage Under Fire," directed by Edward Zwick (1996)

For more information, contact Carolyn Banks (512)303-1531

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