Peter Hujar’s Day
$11.50
Dir. Sidney Lumet
1975, USA, 125 min
Rated R
Based on the true story of would-be Brooklyn bank robbers John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturile. Sonny and Sal attempt a bank heist which quickly turns sour and escalates into a hostage situation and stand-off with the police. As Sonny’s motives for the robbery are slowly revealed and things become more complicated, the heist turns into a media circus.
Join us for our Staff Picks series, where our Winnipeg Film Group staff select and introduce new and old favourites. This month’s selection was chosen by Cinematheque Projectionist Dina Hamid. Generously sponsored by IATSE 856 Manitoba.
