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Sunday Silents “Way Down East” (1920)

Published: November 29, 2025; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa

When: December 7, 2025
Where: Jefferson Market Library

Address: 425 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10011, United States

Phone: +1 212-243-4334

Step back into the silent-film era with a free screening of Way Down East (1920), D.W. Griffith’s sweeping melodrama about love, deceit, and resilience. Follow Anna Moore, a young woman betrayed by a charming aristocrat, as she struggles through heartbreak and hardship while searching for a place where she truly belongs. Known for its breathtaking ice-flow rescue sequence and emotional depth, this landmark film remains one of the most powerful works of early American cinema. Join us for a rare chance to experience a classic on the big screen and feel the raw emotional force that captivated audiences over a century ago.

Time: 2:00-5:00 pm EST

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