State of Jones - Free Movie Screening

In recognition of Senior Appreciation Month, State Senator James Sanders (D-Rochdale Village, Far Rockaway) will be hosting a movie screening of the film,Free State of Jones, at the Jamaica Multiplex, on Friday, September 9, 2016 from 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Attendees should arrive by 9:30 a.m. 

Free State of Jones stars Matthew McConaughey as a disillusioned Confederate army deserter returning to Mississippi to lead a militia of fellow deserters, runaway slaves, and women in an uprising against the corrupt local Confederate government.

Tickets are limited, and they will go fast. Call to reserve yours today! 718-523-3069 or 718-327-7017. 

Senator James Sanders Jr. said: "I am proud to be participating in this year's Senior Appreciation Week, which will feature almost a month long worth of activity for the golden members of our society. It is important that we as a community recognize our seniors and show our unwavering commitment to them as a thank you for paving the way for the next generation and providing steadfast guidance during the troubling times of today. I applaud my colleagues in Congress, the Senate, the Assembly, and the City Council for bringing this all together, and sending a clear message that the best things in life come with age."