Shepherdstown Film Society
Welcome to the site of the Shepherdstown Film Society, now part of the Shepherd University Lifelong Learning Program in partnership with the Scarborough Society of Shepherd University. This partnership allows the Shepherdstown Film Society the financial support to maintain its commitment to show free films for Shepherd University students, faculty and the Shepherdstown community. For more information about the Scarborough Society or to become a member, visit their website at https://shepherduniversityfoundation.org/scarborough-society/
All films are shown on Fridays at 7:00 p.m. in the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History & Education auditorium (except the first movie) unless otherwise announced. Admission is free and following each film, a discussion will incur. We hope you will join us for upcoming film screenings.
Saturday, August 26 at 7:00 P.M. – Casablanca (1943) – This year marks Casablanca’s 80th anniversary. Although it had its world premiere on November 26, 1942, in New York City, it was released nationally in the United States on January 23, 1943. Don your favorite 1940s attire and join us at 5:00 p.m. in the Byrd Center atrium for a reception. Join us for a night in Morocco with special Moroccan appetizers at the reception. Come dressed in your best 1940s attire (optional).
Friday, September 22, at 7:00 P.M.– Black Diamonds: Mountaintop Removal and the Fight for Coalfield Justice (2006; documentary)
Friday, October 13, at 7:00 P.M. – Manchester by the Sea (2016; R) A man who is guilt-ridden after losing his children in a fire is now confronted with the need to be the guardian of his dead brother’s child.
Friday, November 3 at 7:00 P.M. – After Love (2020; PG) After her husband’s death, a widow discovers that he had a secret family across the English Channel in Calais.