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MAY 7 FEATURE FILM FRIDAYS — 11 AM SHOWTIME IS CLOSED CAPTIONED AUGUST 2 11 AM, 3 PM, 7 PM SIMONE BILES: RISING 2024 | NR | 1H 30MIN Simone Biles, the gymnastics superstar, withdrew from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to mental health concerns; after a hiatus, she embarked on a journey to rebuild her skills and mental fortitude, preparing for her triumphant return. EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a four-part miniseries with the first two episodes being shown consecutively on August 2 at each showing. The second two episodes will be produced and released in the fall, following the Paris Olympic Games. AUGUST 9 11 AM, 3 PM, 7 PM FOXCATCHER 2014 | R | 2H 14MIN (Some Drug Use | A Scene of Violence) When wealthy John du Pont (Steve Carell) invites Olympic wrestler Mark Schultz (Channing Tatum) to move to his estate and help form a wrestling team for the 1988 Olympics, Mark sees a way to step out of the shadow of his charismatic brother, Dave (Mark Ruffalo). However, du Pont begins to lead Mark down a dark road, causing the athlete's self-esteem to slip. Meanwhile, du Pont becomes fixated on bringing Dave into the fold, eventually propelling all three toward an unforeseen tragedy. AUGUST 16 11 AM, 3 PM, 7 PM THE CATCHER WAS A SPY 2018 | R | 1H 38MIN (Violence | Some Sexuality | Language) This stranger-than-fiction espionage thriller brings to life the incredible true story of Moe Berg (Paul Rudd), the professional baseball player who became a World War II spy. A Jewish, Princetoneducated, multilingual catcher for the Boston Red Sox, the enigmatic Berg was enlisted by the US government to go behind enemy lines and assassinate the Nazi's chief nuclear scientist before the Germans could develop an atomic bomb. AUGUST 23 11 AM, 3 PM, 7 PM MY ALL AMERICAN 2015 | PG | 1H 58MIN (Thematic Elements | Language | Brief Partial Nudity) Awarded a scholarship to the University of Texas at Austin, small but scrappy Freddie Steinmark gets a chance to play football for coach Darrell Royal (Aaron Eckhart) and the Longhorns in the late 60s. Alongside old teammate Bobby Mitchell and new friend James Street, Steinmark helps the Longhorns find success. When Freddie suffers an injury that leads to a shocking diagnosis, he must utilize his indomitable spirit and courage to rise to the challenge like a true champion. AUGUST 30 11 AM, 3 PM (NO 7 PM SHOWING) IT AIN’T OVER: YOGI BERRA 2023 | PG | 2H 21MIN (Smoking | Language | Brief War Images | Some Drug References) An intimate portrait of a misunderstood American icon, this emotional and uplifting documentary takes us beyond the caricatures and "Yogisms," and into the heart of a sports legend whose unparalleled accomplishments on the baseball diamond were often overshadowed by his off-the-field persona.

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