Science on Screen
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Throughout the year, Coolidge Corner Theatre presents exciting feature films or documentaries with a basis in science. Each film is introduced by a noted local scientist in a related field. Museum of Science members get a special benefit of $2.00 off the ticket price and pay only $7.75. Tickets are available in advance at coolidge.org or at the theater box office, 290 Harvard Street, Brookline.
Schedule of films and presenters:
Monday, September 21, 7:00 p.m.: Coma with special guest Robin Cook, MD, author of the best-selling novel on which the film is based.
Monday, October 19, 7:00 p.m.: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with John Durant, director, MIT Museum and professor, MIT; and Anne Harrington, chair, Department of the History of Science, Harvard University.
Monday, November 16, 7:00 p.m.: Babette's Feast with Guy Crosby, professor of food science and chemistry, and science editor, Cook's Illustrated magazine and America's Test Kitchen.
Monday, December 7, 7:00 p.m.: American Beauty with Daniel Gilbert, professor of social psychology, Harvard University, and author, Stumbling on Happiness.
