Free movie series continues with ‘The Wiz’ July 20

The City of Rome and the Rome International Film Festival’s free movie series continues July 20 with the screening of “The Wiz” at the Rome City Auditorium.

The Rome International Film Festival will offer concessions for sale at each movie. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to each show.

“The City of Rome is excited to partner with the Rome International Film Festival to offer this free movie series,” said Wendy

Reid, facilities manager. “Thank you to the RIFF Board of Directors who selected a variety of classic American films that are great for the whole family and will be fun to watch on the big screen!”

Upcoming showtimes:

Wednesday, July 20: The Wiz, 6:30 pm This American musical adventure fantasy film is a reimagining of the classic 1900 children’s novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. It follows the adventures of Dorothy, a Harlem schoolteacher who finds herself magically transported to the urban fantasy Land of Oz, which resembles a dream version of New York City; she travels through the city to seek the mysterious Wiz. (Rated G)

Wednesday, July 27: The Goonies, 6:30 pm

A band of adventurous kids take on the might of a property developing company which plans to destroy their home to build a country club. When the children discover an old pirate map in the attic, they follow it into an underground cavern in search of lost treasure, but come up against plenty of dangerous obstacles along the way. (Rated PG)

Proceeds from the concessions will benefit the Rome International Film Festival to be held Nov. 10-13. The Rome City Auditorium features a 24’ x 13-1/2’ digital projection stage screen and a digital projector that offers stunning colors and super bright images.

For questions about the upcoming movie series contact Facilities Manager, Wendy Reid at 706-236-4416 or wreid@romega.us.