Explore the work of legendary actors and actresses in some of their greatest cinema classics with the Public Television Feature Film Collection. These films, presented without interruption on CPTV and CPTV Spirit, feature an array of noteworthy performances, ranging from Audrey Hepburn’s iconic turn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s to Will Smith’s enthralling portrayal of Muhammad Ali in Ali.
Films airing in March-April 2019 include:
Jane Eyre
Charlotte Bronte’s gothic heroine (Joan Fontaine) loves her moody employer (Orson Welles), who keeps a dark secret hidden from her.
- Saturday, March 30 at 8:00 pm on CPTV
- Sunday, March 31 at 2:00 pm on CPTV
The Natural
The almost-mythical ability of a middle-aged baseball player (Robert Redford) rockets a major-league team toward the 1939 pennant.
- Friday, April 5 at 8:00 pm on CPTV SPIRIT
- Saturday, April 6 at 5:30 pm on CPTV SPIRIT
As Good As It Gets
A New York City waitress (Helen Hunt), a painter (Greg Kinnear), and a dog help a misanthropic author (Jack Nicholson) reach a self-awakening.
- Saturday, April 6 at 9:00 pm on CPTV
- Sunday, April 7 at 2:00 pm on CPTV
The King and I
A young Victorian widow (Deborah Kerr) goes to Siam to teach the king’s (Yul Brynner) children in this musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein.
- Saturday, April 13 at 8:00 pm on CPTV
- Sunday, April 14 at 2:00 pm on CPTV
The Verdict
A boozing lawyer (Paul Newman) takes on a law-firm dean (James Mason), the Archdiocese of Boston, and the system in general.
- Saturday, April 20 at 9:00 pm on CPTV
- Sunday, April 21 at 2:00 pm on CPTV
“Women's Work” features the stories of Connecticut women serving as leaders, trailblazers, artists, educators, advocates and entrepreneurs. Watch the original TV documentary. Six additional short films will be released weekly - watch them here.
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