Movie at Boulder Library District’s Canyon Theater
The Grapes of Wrath (1940)
A powerful drama based on John Steinbeck’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The film follows the Joad family, tenant farmers forced to leave Oklahoma during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl. The family journeys west to California in search of a better life, encountering hardship, exploitation, and resilience. Starring Henry Fonda, this film is noted for its stark realism, social commentary, and poignant depiction of American struggle and endurance.
Co-sponsored with the Boulder Public Library District. Please arrive early to find a seat, coffee provided by library staff prior to film. Doors open at 12:30, movie begins at 1:00 p.m.
The venue is in the North Wing of the Main Library, accessible through the Canyon Gallery entrance or by crossing the interior bridge from the Main Library Arapahoe entrance.
Parking: The first 90 minutes of parking at the library are free, you must register at the kiosk. An additional 90 minutes may be purchased for $1.25/hour. Kiosks accept credit cards and coins. Registrants may also park at the West Age Well Center and walk to the library.
Accessibility: Six accessible seating areas, stage accessibility via side stage doors and backstage entrance, assisted listening devices with over the ear amplification or T-coil neck loop and closed captions when available.
