Cinema at the State Presents
The Patriot
Sponsored by Dean Prigmore and Patrice Taylor
Director Roland Emmerich went from "Independence Day" to the War for Independence with this sweeping epic about a pacifist (Mel Gibson) who takes up arms against the British in 1776 South Carolina. Gibson is sensational as Benjamin Martin, who seeks an "alternative to war"---until a British officer guns down his teenage son. Heath Ledger costars as another son who enlists. Joely Richardson.
Running time: 2h 45m (including 10-minute intermission)
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Doors open at 1:00 PM
Film screens at 2:00 PM
Location— Veterans Memorial Hall, 100 East Street in Auburn