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LOS ANGELES - The American Film Institute is celebrating its 40th
anniversary by simultaneously screening 11 classic films, each with a
live introduction by a star or filmmaker.
The screenings, on Oct. 3 at the Arclight Hollywood theater, are open
to the public. Among the presenters will be Jack Nicholson for "One
Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," Julie Andrews for "The Sound of Music,"
Clint Eastwood for "Unforgiven" and George Lucas for "Star Wars -
Episode IV: A New Hope."
"I cannot think of another event when movie makers and movie lovers
have come together in such a spectacular fashion," Lucas said in a
statement. "I'm proud to be part of this historic night - both as
movie lover and a movie maker."
Other introductions will be made by Warren Beatty for "Bonnie and
Clyde," Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner for "When Harry Met Sally...,"
Kirk Douglas for "Spartacus," Morgan Freeman for "The Shawshank
Redemption," Tippi Hedren for "The Birds" and Sylvester Stallone for
"Rocky."
Tickets for "Target Presents AFI's 40th Anniversary" go on sale
Wednesday for $25.
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