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Ohio Goes to the Movies: "Down by Law"
Directed by Jim Jarmusch
2026-06-13 13:00:00
2026-06-13 17:00:00
America/New_York
Ohio Goes to the Movies: "Down by Law"
The Akron-Summit County Public Library, in partnership with Ohio Goes to the Movies, presents a free screening of Jim Jarmusch's "Down By Law."
Main Library - Atrium, Auditorium, Meeting Room 1, Meeting Room 2AB
Saturday, June 13
1:00pm - 5:00pm
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2026-06-13 13:00:00
2026-06-13 17:00:00
America/New_York
Ohio Goes to the Movies: "Down by Law"
The Akron-Summit County Public Library, in partnership with Ohio Goes to the Movies, presents a free screening of Jim Jarmusch's "Down By Law."
Main Library - Atrium, Auditorium, Meeting Room 1, Meeting Room 2AB
Main Library
Atrium, Auditorium, Meeting Room 1, Meeting Room 2ABThe Akron-Summit County Public Library, in partnership with Ohio Goes to the Movies, presents a free screening of Jim Jarmusch's "Down By Law."
Enjoy Ohio's contributions to the film industry with this special Ohio Goes to the Movies™ (OGTTM) screening of "Down By Law," directed by Ohio-born Jim Jarmusch. OGTTM, a Signature Event of America 250-Ohio, is a statewide celebration of movies showcasing Ohioans: actors, directors, writers, composers, locations, and topics, shown in cities and towns across the state in all 88 counties.
Join us before the screening for a reception including free food, drinks, and giveaways of Blu-ray's and newly commissioned "Down by Law" movie posters from artist Shane Lewis. The movie starts at 2 pm with an introduction from Mike Wendt of the Greater Cleveland Film Commission.
Stay after the screening for a journey through Northeast Ohio movie history presented by the Western Reserve Historical Society.
Please Note: This film contains content and language not suitable for children.
"Down by Law" (1986) by Janus Films (R) - "Two men are framed and sent to jail, where they meet a criminal who helps them escape and leave the state." - IMDB.com (107 minutes)
Contact the Culture & AV Division at 330.643.9015 or cadiv@akronlibrary.org for more information.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Movies | Community Event |
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