Free summer film fest to inaugurate Election 2008

The classic film “Seven Days in May” will kick off the Fallbrook Democratic Club’s Election 2008 Summer Film Festival on June 23 at 2 p.m. It will be the first in a series of free, fun-filled afternoons featuring the club’s new high-definition projection system, a “popcorn wagon” and beverages.

“Seven Days in May” features an all-star cast, including Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Fredrick March, Ava Gardner, Edmond O’Brien and Martin Balsam, and was nominated for two Academy Awards. It captures the tensions of the Cold War and how democracy was tested, with an emphasis on the importance of civilian control over the military.

The film festival is being offered as a community service, providing an opportunity for fellowship, fun and political discussion. Three fun but thought-provoking films suitable for all ages are planned, with the second, the classic “Dr. Strangelove,” scheduled for July 14.

Films will be shown in the Fallbrook Public Utilities District (FPUD) community room, 990 East Mission Road. For information, contact Bob Hamilton at (760) 731-2195.