Metropolitan Kansas City Region: Jane Austen at the Movies
Apr 21
11:30 am - 4:30 pm
The Awakening of a Media Tycoon
Karen Kelleher Bacon, who has developed and worked on films for Paramount Pictures, Miramax Films, A&E Networks and PBS, will take us on a journey examining Jane Austen's enduring popularity in her talk, "Jane Austen: The Awakening of a Media Tycoon." She will discuss Austen's timeless appeal, her literary genius, and the ties the bind her world to ours. Her talk will be followed by a screening of the 2007 television adaptation of Persuasion, a novel about second chances and enduring love.
Members Only Lunch at Andre’s 11:30 A.M.
Lecture 1:00-2:00 P.M. Open to the Public
Screening of 1995 Persuasion 2:00-4:30 P.M. Open to the Public.
The event is co-presented by the Kansas City Public Library. An informal tea precedes the presentation.
For more information visit the Region's website.
