march, 2026
fri13mar7:30 pmThe Dog: The real life story of the "Dog Day Afternoon" bank robber7:30 pm
Event Details
John Stanley Wojtowicz, a name that may not be immediately recognizable, became infamous for orchestrating a dramatic bank robbery in Brooklyn, New York, in 1972.
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Event Details
John Stanley Wojtowicz, a name that may not be immediately recognizable, became infamous for orchestrating a dramatic bank robbery in Brooklyn, New York, in 1972. This event later inspired the critically acclaimed film “Dog Day Afternoon,” starring Al Pacino. Wojtowicz’s story is one of desperate love, social challenges, and a dramatic brush with crime.
Directed by Allison Berg (Witches in Exile) and Frank Keraudren (The Last Cigarette), THE DOG (2013, 101 min) traces Wojtowicz’s life from his early days, through the robbery, and up until his death in 2006.
What may come as a surprise to viewers, is that the robbery serves as one of the least interesting aspects of the film. Rather, the film functions in a somewhat two-fold purpose; its main purpose is to try and break through and understand who Wojtowicz is. However, in revealing the events that lead up to the robbery, the filmmakers discover and document Wojtowicz’s involvement in the 60s New York gay liberation movement.
Free Entrance.
English language.
English language.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
