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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

Add to Calendar 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

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 |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
ahargreaves@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
Branch manager
Abby Hargreaves
Hours
Mon, Aug 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 16 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 17 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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There is a library parking lot available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station
  • Metrobus: F20
  • DASH Bus: 36A, 36B, 102

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Thu, Aug 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to Golden Oldies music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
Summer Film Series - "Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game"
Thu, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
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.
Life Stories Book Club - "Fox and I" by Catherine Raven
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Meeting Room
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Fri, Aug 22, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
We sing, play, dance, and rhyme all while promoting your baby’s development and literacy skills. For ages 0-14 months.
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Aug 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.
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Sat, Aug 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
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