Reel to Read Movies: “Cool Runnings” (1993)
Cool Runnings is a comedy film released in 1993, directed by Jon Turteltaub and starring John Candy, Leon Robinson, Doug E. Doug, Rawle D. Lewis, and Malik Yoba. It is loosely based on the true story of the first Jamaican bobsled team that competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada12.
The film follows the journey of four Jamaican sprinters who fail to qualify for the Summer Olympics and decide to form a bobsled team with the help of a disgraced former Olympic champion, Irving Blitzer (Candy). They face many challenges and obstacles, such as lack of funding, equipment, experience, and respect from other teams, but they also discover the spirit of friendship, teamwork, and pride.
About Reel to Read
The page meets the screen at Reel to Read, a curated series of independent and classic cinema. These free screenings, hand-picked by librarians, local authors, and film experts, include a Recommended Reads list based on the movie.
This event is free and open to all, but due to limited seating, registration is required. Registered guests are given priority check-in 15 minutes before start time. After the event starts, all registered seats are released so we highly recommend that you arrive early. Please note that guests can arrive up to 15 minutes after the film starts. We reserve the right to prohibit guests from holding seats and late arrival. No food or drinks are allowed in SNFL program rooms.
Programs are subject to change or cancellation.
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Room 303.
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm EST
Free!
