Program Type:
MovieAge Group:
Adults- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will close on December 18, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Program Description
Event Details
Three timeless films, one unforgettable star. Celebrate James Dean’s brief but blazing career in this special series of film screening on the Library's big screen.
East of Eden
Thursday, December 4, 1:00pm
Dean’s debut as Cal Trask, a young man caught between moral duty and a longing for his father’s love. A moving tale of family, redemption, and identity. (1955, 115 min, PG)
Rebel Without a Cause
Thursday, December 11, 1:00pm
Dean’s defining role as Jim Stark, a restless teen searching for belonging in a world that doesn’t understand him. A landmark portrait of youth and rebellion. (1955, 111 min, PG-13)
Giant
Thursday, December 18, 1:00pm
Dean’s final role as Jett Rink, a ranch hand whose rise to power reshapes Texas. An epic saga of love, rivalry, and the changing American dream. (1956, 201 min, G)
Additional Information
In-person and phone registration starts November 3rd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens November 10th.