“Julie & Julia” tells the parallel stories of two women, separated by time but connected by a shared passion for cooking. In post-World War II France, Julia Child, a vibrant American woman, begins her journey of culinary discovery, ultimately writing the groundbreaking cookbook “Mastering the Art of French Cooking.” In the present day, Julie Powell, a frustrated New Yorker, decides to take on a challenge: to cook all 524 recipes in Julia Child’s cookbook within a year, documenting her experiences in a blog. The film beautifully interweaves these two narratives, showing both Julia’s trials and triumphs as she learns to cook and share her knowledge, and Julie’s struggles and self-discoveries as she navigates her own life, inspired by Julia’s work. As Julie’s blog gains popularity, the film explores themes of passion, self-discovery, and the power of food to connect people across time. The film celebrates the joy of cooking, the pursuit of personal goals, and the inspiration that one woman’s story can provide to another.

Time: 2:00-4:00 pm EST

Free!