‘The Graduate’ next in Sebastiani’s vintage film series

The Sebastiani Theatre Foundation presents “The Graduate,” at 7 p.m.|

The Sebastiani Theatre Foundation presents “The Graduate,” at 7 p.m. Monday, March 23, as part of its Vintage Film Series showing classic movies – one Monday each month, through June.

Movie lovers of all ages now have the opportunity to experience these classic films the way they were meant to be seen – on the big screen. A fundraising effort by the Sebastiani Theatre Foundation, the Vintage Film Series brings some of the most memorable classic films back to the historic Sebastiani Theatre on the Sonoma

“The Graduate,” (1967), was directed by Mike Nichols and stars Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft and Katharine Ross. Written by Calder Willingham (screenplay) and Buck Henry (screenplay), “The Graduate,” tells of the recent college graduate, Benjamin Braddock, who is trapped into an affair with Mrs. Robinson, the wife of his father’s business partner, and then finds he is falling in love with her daughter, Elaine. Rated Approved (106 minutes).

Upcoming films include:

• Monday, April 20, 7 p.m. – “Doubt,” (2008), directed and written by John Patrick Shanley (screenplay and play), stars Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Amy Adams. This film weaves a tale of a Catholic school principal who questions a priest’s ambiguous relationship with a troubled young student. Rated PG-13 (104 minutes)

• Monday, May 18, 7 p.m. – “To Kill a Mockingbird,” (1962), directed by Robert Mulligan and written by Harper Lee (novel) and Horton Foote (screenplay), stars Gregory Peck, John Megna, and Frank Overton. “To Kill a Mockingbird,” is the inspiring story of Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depression-era South, who defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge, and his children against prejudice. Not Rated (129 minutes).

• Monday, June 15, 7 p.m. – “American Graffiti,” (1973) was directed by George Lucas and written by Lucas, Gloria Katz, and Willard Huyck. “American Graffiti,” takes us back in time and tells the story of two high school graduates who spend one final night cruising the strip with their buddies before they leave for college. The film stars Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, and Paul LeMat. Rated PG (110 minutes).

Vintage Film Series tickets can be purchased for $9 per individual movie. Tickets are available in advance or at the door. Wine by the glass will be offered for sale at each movie screening event. All proceeds will benefit the Sebastiani Theatre Foundation.

Patrons are invited to “dress in the era” for each film. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with show time for each vintage film at 7 p.m. To purchase tickets or ticket packets in advance or as gifts, call 996-9756.

The Sebastiani Theatre is located at 476 First St. E., Sonoma.

For more information about the Sebastiani Theatre Foundation or to donate, call 540-6119 or visit the website at sebastianitheatrefoundation.org.

For more program information, visit sebastianitheatre.com.

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