65th Ira Holmes International Film Series Season Kickoff Celebration: "Hamilton," Ocala Screening

The 65th season of the Ira Holmes International Film Series at the College of Central Florida celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Throughout the season, several of the selected films and accompanying events will reflect the Declaration of Independence’s themes, such as the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

The season kicks off with the film “Hamilton” and will be introduced by CF Political Science Professor (and Hamilton superfan), Jay Thompson, at the Ocala Campus, Building 8, in the Ira Holmes classroom.

All films will be shown Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, and at 7 p.m. at the College of Central Florida, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 8, Room 110, unless otherwise noted. Films at the Ocala Campus are free and open to the public. Films at the Appleton are free to all museum and film series members; nonmembers pay museum admission. Films may contain mature content.

About the Film

“Hamilton” (PG-13, USA, 2020, 2 hour, 40 minutes)

Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash-hit musical tells America’s story then, told by America now, with original music by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

For a full series list and more information on the Ira Holmes International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.CF.edu/filmseries.

Community event in Ocala, Marion County, FL 34474.