Labor FilmFest Preview: Musicals & A Workplace RomCom

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)The Labor FilmFest unofficially kicks off today with a free noontime screening of "Roll On Columbia" at the AFL-CIO. Don’t miss the amazing story behind Woody Guthrie’s American folk classics "Roll On Columbia," "Jackhammer Blues," "Pastures of Plenty," and "Grand Coulee Dam," plus our FilmFest t-shirt raffle!  Finishing up our FilmFest schedule preview, on Sunday the FilmFest features two energetic musicals and a workplace romantic comedy (see below for details).
NOTE: If you have DC Labor FilmFest-issued passes, you must redeem them at the AFI box office to be assured admission to your preferred screening! First come, first served, so the earlier the better.

Sun, Oct 14, 12:30p: "The Pajama Game" (also screens: Mon, Oct 15, 5p)
Doris Day stars in this classic adaptation of the hit Broadway musical with great songs and dance numbers by Bob Fosse. Presented in cooperation with Actors' Equity

Sun, Oct 14, 2:45p; "Newsies" (also screens: Weds, Oct 17, 4:40p)
Christian Bale, Bill Pullman and Robert Duvall star in this toe-tapping musical drama based on the 1899 New York City newsboy strike. Presented in cooperation with Newspaper Guild 32035

Sun, Oct 14, 5:10p (AFI): "Morning Glory"
Harrison Ford, Rachel McAdams and Diane Keaton star in this film “about how people do their jobs and live their lives.”

Spread the word: Click here for full FilmFest venue and ticket-ordering information, as well as a full-color FilmFest flyer in an easily downloadable PDF perfect for posting on Facebook, Twitter, or in your workplace!