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Before Rock Around the Clock became an anthem of rebellion, it shook movie theaters to their core.
Blackboard Jungle, directed by Richard Brooks and starring Glenn Ford and a young Sidney Poitier, is a gritty, groundbreaking look at postwar youth culture and inner-city education.
Often credited as one of the first films to seriously address juvenile delinquency, the movie sparked controversy upon release — and helped usher rock ’n’ roll into mainstream cinema. Powerful, provocative, and still resonant today, this is a must-see classic that feels even more electric on the big screen.
Important Information:
Film Start Time: Doors open at 6:00pm, and the film will begin promptly at 7:00pm. As our films are general admission seating, please be sure to arrive early to secure your seat. Beer, wine, and concessions will be available.
Free Parking:
We’re pleased to offer complimentary parking for all attendees. Simply bring your parking ticket from the library parking lot (across from the Main Library on Rock Street) or the parking deck (next to the Main Library on Rock Street) inside the theater, and our friendly box office staff will validate it for you. Validations are for paid ticket holders only.
We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of timeless storytelling at the CALS Ron Robinson Theater!
AGE GROUP: | All ages |
EVENT TYPE: | Society & Culture | Film |
TAGS: | RonRobinsonTheater | FilmScreening | BlackHistoryMonth |
Today's hours
We're open 9:00AM to 5:30PM
The Ron Robinson Theater is a 315-seat multi-purpose event venue. Part of the Central Arkansas Library System’s (CALS) Main Library campus, it is designed to provide programs for all ages including films, music performances, plays, readings, lectures, speakers, and children’s activities. The theater is equipped with a state-of-the-art DCI-compliant Barco digital cinema projection system and 32′ wide retractable screen; and, a versatile sound system capable of Dolby 5.1 surround audio for movies, with a CL3 digital mixing console with ample inputs for traditional music concerts.
