The Library will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.

Virtual Film Discussion: Wild Nights With Emily

Molly Shannon dressed as Emily Dickinson sits in a sunlight room holding a pen

Date(s):

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Time:

7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Location:

Art Department

Type:

Online

Audience:

Category:

Language:

English

Description:

Comedian Molly Shannon stars as Emily Dickinson in this comedic drama about the legendary poet and her possible love affair with her lifelong friend Susan Gilbert. The director, Madeleine Olnek, was able to obtain permission from Harvard University to use their collection of Emily Dickinson’s letters and poems in the film.

You can watch this film for free on Kanopy or hoopla with your library card. To join the discussion via Zoom please click here to submit your email address. We will send the Zoom link by Tuesday, June 23. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

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