The CWRU Film Society will show History of the World: Part 1 Friday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m., 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. Admission for these showings and the rest of the weekend is free, and concessions are available for purchase. This year, screenings again will be open to the general public. Masking is mandatory for all attendees unless consuming food or drink.
Students interested in learning more about the CWRU Film Society also can stop by an hour to 30 minutes before the first showing to get a tour of the projectionist booth, meet CWRU Film Society members and learn more.
Synopsis
Mel Brooks’ tribute to Sir Walter Raleigh: a sketch comedy film covering six chapters of human history. From the dawn of man to the distant future, mankind’s evolution (or lack thereof) is traced. Often ridiculous but never serious, it shows the Roman Emperor, what really happened at the Last Supper, the circumstances that surrounded the French Revolution, how to test eunuchs, and what kind of shoes the Spanish Inquisitor wore.