Commemorate Italian American Heritage Month with a special screening of Roberto Rossellini's 1945 film about the Nazi occupation of Rome. Shot amid the ruins of World War II, the films portrays a Resistance fighter's struggle to escape with the help of a Catholic priest. See the impact of wartime bombing in this groundbreaking work that changed cinema forever. (103 minutes.) For more information, please contact 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 14 yrs.+
About the World War II at 80 Program Series
2025 marks the eightieth anniversary of the end of the Second World War, a pivotal historical moment that continues to resonate profoundly in our global landscape. The Miami-Dade Public Library System proudly presents World War II at 80 - a year-long series honoring historical milestones. Enlightening panel discussions and presentations, thought-provoking exhibits and book clubs, along with other insightful events are planned throughout the year. Discover Miami's role in this informative chapter of history and its ongoing relevance today. Students may ask about earning community service hours for attending and participating in the event.
Visit https://mdpls.org/WWII to learn more and see the schedule of events.
About the Film Collection
The 16mm film collection has been part of the Library's holdings for over 55 years. It began in the 1960s, and its first films were part of the City of Miami’s public library before there was a county library. When MDPLS was formed, the County supplemented its local funding for films with Federal LSCA (Library Services and Construction Act) grants. Apart from leased feature films, all films were purchased for free exhibition for the life of the print. Subjects within the collection include experimental/avant-garde art films, non-narrated films, children’s films, Black history, Floridiana, and local history. Today, there are over 4,000 films within the collection.
About the Division of Special Collections & Archives
Miami-Dade Public Library System’s Division of Special Collections & Archives holds rare and irreplaceable historical documents for the benefit of the public and scholarly community. They oversee the Helen Muir Florida Collection, 16mm Film Collection, Cuban Collection of Rare Books & Ephemera, Genealogy Collection, The Vasari Project, and rare & antiquarian books from as early as the 17th century. The Division's primary goal is to provide the public with the contents of the vault at their request. Its collections include rare books, original manuscripts, over 18,000 photographs, prints, artifacts, audiovisual resources, and electronic media.
AGE GROUP: | Young Adult (12-18) | Older Adults (55+) | Adult (19+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Special Collections | Movies | In-Person | History | Education |
TAGS: | World War II at 80 | Teen | Special Collections | Seniors | In-Person | Hobbies & Special Interest | Education | Cultural Events | Art |
| Mon, Nov 17 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Nov 18 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Nov 19 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Nov 20 | 9:30AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, Nov 21 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Nov 22 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Nov 23 | Closed |