BLEFAST — On Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 6:30 p.m. the Irish Page to Screen discussion series at the Belfast Free Library will meet to view and discuss John B. Keane’s play and film, The Field. Directed by Jim Sheridan and released in 1990 the film captures the powerful attachment to land and sensitivity to relationship found in a small village in the southwest of Ireland; starring Richard Harris who received an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Bull McCabe.

The series continues on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 6:30 pm, with a discussion of Christy Brown’s autobiography, My Left Foot followed by a screening and discussion of the film version Thursday, Sept. 4 at 6:30 p.m. The film, also directed by Jim Sheridan, includes a spectacular Oscar winning performance by Daniel Day-Lewis.

The series is facilitated by Drs. Del Hickey and David Andrews, retired academics who embraced the Irish culture while living and working in Ireland for six years.

They fell in love with the craic, the music, the literature and the films.

Books for each of the programs are available to borrow at the main circulation of the Belfast Free Library. Stop by or call to register, 338-3884 ext.10.