Join us in the Ivywild Gym for this classic film on the large screen! Full bar, snack menu and popcorn available. Brought to you by Ivywild School and Independent Film Society of Colorado. Free admission and donations appreciated.
Breaking Away (1979, PG, 1h 41m)
Dave (Dennis Christopher) and his working-class friends Cyril (Daniel Stern), Moocher (Jackie Earle Haley) and Mike (Dennis Quaid) spend their post-high school days in Bloomington, Indiana, sparring with snooty students from the local university, chasing girls and–in Dave’s case–dreaming of competitive bicycle racing. The four friends face opposition from all corners as they decide to make Dave’s dreams come true in the university’s annual bicycle endurance race.
Director: Peter Yates
Screenplay: Steve Tesich
Awards:
52nd Academy Awards: Best Original Screenplay
37th Golden Globe Awards: Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
32nd Writers Guild of America Awards: Best Comedy Written Directly for the Screen
The film is ranked eighth on the List of America’s 100 Most Inspiring Movies compiled by the American Film Institute (AFI) in 2006.
