"KLAATU BARADA NIKTO" IN THE PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO
THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL TO SCREEN AT FOURTH ANNUAL FILM IN THE FOG

Free Outdoor Screening of 1951 Sci-Fi Classic on Saturday, October 1

August 11, 2005

The Presidio of San Francisco, CA - The San Francisco Film Society and the Presidio Trust will present the fourth annual Film in the Fog at 5:00 pm on Saturday, October 1, on the lawn of the Main Post Theatre, 99 Moraga Avenue at Montgomery Street in the Presidio. The free, all-ages picnic, concert and movie screening will feature the '50s science-fiction classic, THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL, live bands and a costume contest.

The science-fiction fable about a dignified alien who travels to Washington, D.C. to deliver an anti-agression warning to the world and learns that his peaceful view is shared by much of the population, but not those in control, is more timely than ever. Superb acting by Michael Rennie and Patricia Neal, a trenchant script by Edmund H. North, smooth direction by Robert Wise, a stunning visual style by cinematographer Leo Tower and an eerie, theremin-drenched score by Bernard Herrmann combine to make this one of the most memorable science-fiction films of all time. THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL was selected for the National Film Registry in 1995. The film program will begin at 7:00 pm with a vintage newsreel and an antic-filled classic cartoon.

"We're delighted to renew our annual partnership with the Presidio Trust and present Film in the Fog for the fourth year," said Linda Blackaby, director of programming for the Film Society. "We work closely with the Trust and the national weather bureau to present an event that will entertain all ages on a beautiful Indian summer evening in the park."

The spacious lawn of the Main Post Theatre has plenty of room for low lawn chairs and blankets, and the public is encouraged to arrive early to select a picnic spot. The SuperSonic Saxes and Brass Wings from the Air National Guard Band of the West Coast will play a program of American music standards beginning at 5:00 pm. Also at 5:00 pm the historic Main Post Theatre will open for public tours. At 6:30 pm there will be a Best-Dressed Gort contest in honor of the mighty robot in the film. Food and beverages from the White Star Café will be available for purchase.

For additional information go to www.sffs.org or www.presidio.gov or call 415.561.5500.

Film in the Fog is a copresentation of the San Francisco Film Society, presenter of the 49th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 20 -May 4, 2006), a nonprofit arts and education organization dedicated to celebrating international film and the moving image.