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The Cornell Cinema team is welcoming students and the public back to the historic Willard Straight Theatre for another semester of film magic this fall. They have curated an eclectic and engaging lineup of films and series that promise to captivate and inspire. The cinema's location on campus in Willard Straight Hall means you don't have to leave the comfort of campus to see timeless contemporary and classic films.

"I'm feeling energized by the range of interdisciplinary partnerships we've forged this semester, said Molly Ryan, director of Cornell Cinema. "Every semester at Cornell Cinema is different because we try to keep pace with what's happening in our world, in the film industry and in classrooms across campus."

In the spirit of the upcoming presidential election, "Cornell Cinema Goes to Washington," offers a thought-provoking series of American political dramas. Films in the series include "All the President's Men," "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," "12 Angry Men" and the satirical "Dr. Strangelove." The series invites viewers to reflect on the challenges and triumphs of the political process. "The series is co-sponsored by the government department, the American Studies program, and the new Center on Global Democracy at the Brooks School, and we're excited to have faculty members introducing several of those films," Ryan said.

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