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Summer Film Series

"Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game"
2025-08-21 14:00:00 2025-08-21 16:00:00 America/New_York Summer Film Series Please join us for a screening of a 2022 biographical comedy-drama film based on the true story of Roger Sharpe, the pinball wizard who helped overturn NYC's 35-year ban on pinball machines in 1976. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, August 21
2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Please join us for a screening of a 2022 biographical comedy-drama film based on the true story of Roger Sharpe, the pinball wizard who helped overturn NYC's 35-year ban on pinball machines in 1976.

An unsettled writer with a fantastic mustache, Roger Sharpe, finds solace and confidence in one thing he has mastered: pinball. When a police raid destroys the only machines he can find in 1970s New York City, he learns the game is illegal. Roger reluctantly joins forces with the Music and Amusement Association to overturn the ban while falling in love with Ellen, an artist and single mother. Roger's path to save pinball ultimately rescues him. He and Ellen overcome their pasts and take a shot at love. Roger learns what it means to take a chance--and that commitment is the most rewarding gamble of all. Unrated. 2022

This program is supported by the Burke Branch Friends. To join the Friends and help support the Library, visit burke-branch-friends.mailchimpsites.com or speak with a Library staff member.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Movies & Film |

TAGS: | drama | comedy | biography |

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Phone: 703.746.1704
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Abby Hargreaves
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