The Coolidge Award: Honoring Director Jonathan Demme March 2, 2010

The Coolidge Corner Theatre announces internationally acclaimed director Jonathan Demme as the recipient of the 2010 Coolidge Award, to be celebrated March 1-2. Demme will arrive in Brookline to accept the honor and to participate in related festivities including special tributes from industry colleagues and a panel discussion. Selected screenings from his filmography are being scheduled throughout February.

Screenwriter Jenny Lumet (Rachel Getting Married) hosts the Coolidge Award tribute to Jonathan Demme, featuring film clips and surprise guests.

Official Website: http://coolidge.org/awardnews