Free screening: "A Quiet Passion"

In honor of National Poetry Month SFPL screens *A Quiet Passion*, the acclaimed biographical film about the American poet Emily Dickinson. *A Quiet Passion* presents the story of American poet Emily Dickinson, from her early days as a young schoolgirl to her later years as a reclusive, unrecognized artist. Written and directed by British filmmaker Terence Davies, the film stars Cynthia Nixon as the mature poet and co-stars Emma Bell as young Dickinson and Keith Carradine as the poet's father. Director: Terence Davies PG-13, 125 mins., 2016. Closed captions (CC) in English. More info about the film: [https://sfpl.org/events/2026/04/09/film-quiet-passion](https://sfpl.org/events/2026/04/09/film-quiet-passion) 11:45 Meet in SFPL's Koret Auditorium (lower level) at 100 Larkin St. 12:00 The film program starts at 12 pm 2:05 After the film we will stay for a brief post-screening conversation2:15 We will meet across the street at Gyro King (25 Grove St.) for more conversation.