RL Cinema Series

Presented by movie aficionado Alex Motter

Series XIII: Barbra Streisand, the original multi-hyphenate

The next series of the Roosevelt Library Cinema Series will focus not on a group of actresses like my first series did but instead on a singular actress, arguably the most singular actress in modern Hollywood: Barbra Streisand. The original multi-hyphenate, Barbra continued to enchant generations with not only her on-screen presence but also her innate talent as a director and producer. The selected films showcase Barbra's prowess in all three arenas and span a quarter century of her illustrious career. For those who have read or are considering tackling Barbra's tome of a memoir My Name is Barbra, each film selected for this series is a chapter in the book, allowing for a unique pairing experience. The highlights from the memoir's section on the film as well as supplementary research will be presented before each screening to provide context to Barbra's career at that time.

First Screening: Tuesday, May 14, 2024

What’s Up Doc

Storyline: Two researchers have come to San Francisco to compete for a research grant in music. One seems a bit distracted, and that's before he meets her: a strange woman who seems to have devoted her life to confusing and embarrassing him. At the same time, a woman has her jewels stolen and a government whistle-blower arrives with his stolen top-secret papers. All, of course, have the same style and color overnight bag. John Vogel

6:30PM Reception - 6:45PM Discussion - 7:15PM Screening

Popcorn followed by a Three Course Dinner with Open Bar

Limited to 18

PARKING AT THE ROOSEVELT LIBRARY

The Roosevelt Library has about 50 complimentary self-parking spaces available to guests. Street parking is often available. Vehicles are not to be left in the Roosevelt Library parking lot overnight. The Roosevelt Library will not be liable for theft or damages to vehicles or the contents of vehicles.

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HISTORY OF THE ROOSEVELT LIBRARY

The First Carnegie Library of San Antonio opened in 1903. The original building at 210 W. Market Street was constructed with funding donated by Andrew Carnegie, on property donated by Caroline Kampann. On September 9, 1921, a storm event created from the remnants of a hurricane moved through Central Texas and produced over seven inches of rainfall in downtown San Antonio and the near west side of the city. The flooding forced the temporary closure of the Carnegie Library. It was razed in 1929 and the new main library was completed in August 1930 on the original site. The name changed from Carnegie Library to San Antonio Public Library.

In 1929 the Roosevelt Park Branch Library, San Antonio’s South side library, opened and in 1968 it closed. The building is located across from the Roosevelt Park which marks the beginning of the Mission Reach Ecosystem Restoration and Recreation Project, an eight mile stretch of the San Antonio River that has received designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Designed in the Spanish Colonial Revival style, the building’s architect was John Marriott who also designed the Carnegie Library in Delaware, Ohio. Leland Stone purchased the building in 2013. The building is the home of the Roosevelt Library Social Club.