Thursday, December 11, 8:00 p.m. & Saturday, December 13, 2:30 p.m. | A massive hit when it was released, its success propelled by the Oscar-winning title song, THE WAY WE WERE is the on-again-off-again romance between a fiery young leftist (Barbra Streisand) and a talented, apolitical writer (Robert Redford). The onscreen chemistry between Redford and Streisand is palpable, even as their characters weather the threat of the blacklist, infidelity, political disillusionment, and their own incompatibility. Decades later, it remains one of Hollywood’s great love stories.
Golden Boy: A Robert Redford Retrospective | December 2–31, 2025
Robert Redford gained stardom during the final vestiges of Hollywood’s golden age. This overview series explores the range of Redford’s films and roles, from early star-making turns to late-career acting triumphs, and charts the changing face of American filmmaking over the last 60 years, which Redford had a strong hand in shaping. He worked hard and had talent but made it all look so easy—he was a natural.
The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu