The Evanston Public Library and the Evanston History Center present a screening of "The Swimmer." Run Time: 95 minutes. Rating: NR.
The Evanston Public Library and the Evanston History Center are collaborating on a series of events commemorating 1968 in conjunction with EHC's exhibit, "Seasons of Change."
Well-off ad man Ned Merrill is visiting a friend when he notices the abundance of backyard pools that populate their upscale suburb. Ned suddenly decides that he'd like to travel the eight miles back to his own home by simply swimming across every pool in town. Soon, Ned's journey becomes harrowing; at each house, he is somehow confronted with a reminder of his romantic, domestic and economic failures, until a final visit with an old flame leaves him devastated.
This event is free and open to all with no registration required. It is in the Community Meeting Room on the 1st floor of the Main Library.
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