Pope Film Fest: The Sound of Music (1965)

Join us for a screening of one of Pope Leo's favorite films, The Sound of Music The enduring 1965 Best Picture Oscar winner is set in 1938 Austria and tells the tale of a young nun named Maria, who leaves the convent to become a governess to the Von Trapp family. Upon arriving at the home, Maria discovers that her new boss, the "Captain," is cold and aloof, and his seven children are virtual automatons when he is around, and holy terrors when he is absent. Maria eventually ingratiates herself with the children and begins to fall for the Captain despite his upcoming wedding. Snacks available while supplies last. © Twentieth Century Fox- 145 Min - G Community Cinema is at a branch near you! Check out hundreds of other screenings at libraries across Chicago. Accessibility English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing will be available for this screening.