Adults

Popular Film Festival

Rental Family

US. 2025. 110 minutes. Rated PG-13. Drama/Comedy.   

A struggling American actor living in Tokyo lands an unusual gig working for a "rental family" agency. Playing stand-in roles in other people’s families, he  begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality. Confronting the moral complexities of his work, he rediscovers purpose and connection.  Brendan Fraser stars in this dramedy directed by HIKARI. 

This film is shown with captions. 

Popular Film Festival

Rental Family

US. 2025. 110 minutes. Rated PG-13. Drama/Comedy.   

A struggling American actor living in Tokyo lands an unusual gig working for a "rental family" agency. Playing stand-in roles in other people’s families, he  begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality. Confronting the moral complexities of his work, he rediscovers purpose and connection.  Brendan Fraser stars in this dramedy directed by HIKARI. 

This film is shown with captions. 

Popular Film Festival

Eleanor the Great

US. 2025. 98 minutes. Rated PG-13. Drama/Comedy.   

When her roommate Bessie has a heart attack, 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein moves back to New York City to live with her daughter. During a visit to the local community center, she joins a support group, tells Bessie’s story instead of her own, and starts a chain of events that threatens her new-found friendships. June Squibb delivers an amusing yet poignant performance in Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut.

This film is shown with captions.

Popular Film Festival--POSTPONED to March 31

Rental Family

US. 2025. 110 minutes. Rated PG-13. Drama/Comedy.   

A struggling American actor living in Tokyo lands an unusual gig working for a "rental family" agency. Playing stand-in roles in other people’s families, he  begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality. Confronting the moral complexities of his work, he rediscovers purpose and connection.  Brendan Fraser stars in this dramedy directed by HIKARI. 

This film is shown with captions. 

Popular Film Festival

Eleanor the Great

US. 2025. 98 minutes. Rated PG-13. Drama/Comedy.   

When her roommate Bessie has a heart attack, 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein moves back to New York City to live with her daughter. During a visit to the local community center, she joins a support group, tells Bessie’s story instead of her own, and starts a chain of events that threatens her new-found friendships. June Squibb delivers an amusing yet poignant performance in Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut.

This film is shown with captions.

Popular Film Festival--POSTPONED to March 31

Rental Family

US. 2025. 110 minutes. Rated PG-13. Drama/Comedy.   

A struggling American actor living in Tokyo lands an unusual gig working for a "rental family" agency. Playing stand-in roles in other people’s families, he  begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality. Confronting the moral complexities of his work, he rediscovers purpose and connection.  Brendan Fraser stars in this dramedy directed by HIKARI. 

This film is shown with captions. 

Understanding the Asc-END of Life Experience

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The presentation will provide an overview of hospice care and help clarify common misconceptions. We will discuss what hospice truly means, the services and support available to patients and families, and the role of the interdisciplinary team in providing comfort-focused care. We will also explore how hospice helps ensure dignity, comfort, and quality of life while supporting patients and their loved ones throughout their journey.

Immigration Law Info Session (Zoom)

Learn about the changing landscape of Immigration under the new administration. This is a virtual program. You can join through this Zoom link here. 

Immigration Law Attorney Aleksandra Gontaryuk will discuss relevant changes to immigration such as Executive Orders, Registration, Travel and Parole, and other changes. There will be time at the end to participate and ask questions.  

This event is being cosponsored by the New Brunswick Free Public Library.