The day before Thanksgiving, join us for one of the best holiday movies you've probably never seen.

Pieces of April stars Katie Holmes as April Burns, the rebellious black sheep of her family, who invites her estranged parents and siblings to her tiny New York apartment for Thanksgiving. With her seriously ill mother (Patricia Clarkson) on the way, April is determined to pull off the perfect holiday meal. There's just one problem: her oven doesn't work.

Funny, messy, and unexpectedly moving, Pieces of April is a Thanksgiving movie about imperfect families, unexpected kindness, and the people who show up when we need them most.  

Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 1h 20m
Production Year:  2003
Cast:  Katie Holmes, Derek Luke, Oliver Platt, Patricia Clarkson, Sean Hayes
Director: Peter Hedges

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The Wednesday Movie Club meets every Wednesday afternoon at 2 PM for great movies, lively discussion, and a chance to connect with other film lovers.  Each screening begins with an introduction to the film — its history, significance, and what to watch for — with discussion afterward. But if you'd rather just sit back and enjoy the show, that's fine too. Come early for coffee and conversation. Newcomers are always welcome, and registration is never required.