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NJN Film Screenings

Wednesdays at 1:00 Film Screenings
regular screenings of NJN films (all free of charge):

October 7, 2009

Images/Imagenes:
A Queen Remembered

1:00 PM (30 minutes); Auditorium; free

The Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz, talks about her life, the music industry and her fans in an exclusive interview on the story behind the star. Join us as fans and friends remember the world's most famous female Salsa singer, the charming, graceful and modest super star, Celia Cruz.

October 14, 2009

State of the Arts:
Toshiko Takaezu: Portrait of an Artist

1:00 PM (30 minutes); Auditorium; free

This half-hour documentary shows us the dramatic landscapes and simple pleasures that influence and inform the work of this highly original artist.

October 21, 2009

Around and About NJ:
The Statehouse Tour

1:00 PM (15 minutes); Auditorium; free

Take an inside look at state government in New Jersey. This program explains the principles of American democracy and how they relate to New Jersey state government. The program also looks at the process of representative democracy, and concludes by showing the process through which a bill becomes law.

October 28, 2009

NJN Specials:
Jersey Gold: Return of the Striped Bass

1:00 PM (30 minutes); Auditorium; free

It tells the story of how the striped bass, once nearly extinct along the northeastern Atlantic seacoast, is once again the king of sport fish for most New Jersey anglers. Dubbed Jersey Gold because of its importance to the state’s economy, this game fish has brought new life to the seacoast and the maritime and tourism industries.

November 4, 2009

State of the Arts:
Toshiko Takaezu: Portrait of an Artist

1:00 PM (30 minutes); Auditorium; free

This half-hour documentary shows us the dramatic landscapes and simple pleasures that influence and inform the work of this highly original artist.

November 18, 2009

NJN Specials:
Jersey Gold: Return of the Striped Bass

1:00 PM (30 minutes); Auditorium; free

It tells the story of how the striped bass, once nearly extinct along the northeastern Atlantic seacoast, is once again the king of sport fish for most New Jersey anglers. Dubbed Jersey Gold because of its importance to the state’s economy, this game fish has brought new life to the seacoast and the maritime and tourism industries.

November 25, 2009

NJN Specials:
A Greener Greater Newark

1:00 PM (30 minutes); Auditorium; free

The people in the city of Newark are working to reverse decades of neglect by “greening” their personal and shared spaces – from their homes and city blocks to their neighborhood parks. A Greener Greater Newark looks at the grassroots efforts of the Greater Newark Conservancy and The Trust for Public Land and how their actions produce long-term benefits that reach far beyond physical landscape improvement. A Greener Greater Newark is a visually compelling look at a side of Newark not often seen in the media; this half-hour special profiles residents who have built community gardens and participate in neighborhood beautification programs, and other block leaders who have joined together with schools and other organizations to take back small but valuable park space.

December 2, 2009

State of the Arts:
Toshiko Takaezu: Portrait of an Artist

1:00 PM (30 minutes); Auditorium; free

This half-hour documentary shows us the dramatic landscapes and simple pleasures that influence and inform the work of this highly original artist.

December 9, 2009

N.J. Legacy Series:
The Two New Jerseys

1:00 PM (30 minutes); Auditorium; free

After the English conquest of New Netherland, King Charles II of Britain granted the former Dutch territories to his brother James, Duke of York, who divided the colony into New York and New Jersey. James gave New Jersey to his friends, who sold their shares to other investors, known as proprietors. In 1676, the colony was divided into East and West Jersey. From the outset, the two New Jerseys were beset with problems. In 1702, the proprietors asked the crown to take over the government, reuniting New Jersey.

This program is part of Trenton's 1784 Celebration.

December 16, 2009

N.J. Legacy Series:
Royal Rule and Religious Revival

1:00 PM (30 minutes); Auditorium; free

New Jersey was the Crossroads of the American Revolution, being strategically located between the British military headquarters in New York City and the Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia. This program examines protests in New Jersey against the Stamp Act and other British imperial measures, the passage of New Jersey's first state constitution in 1776, Washington's stunning victories over the British at the battles of Trenton and Princeton, and the effects of the Revolution on women and African-Americans.

This program is part of Trenton's 1784 Celebration.

December 23, 2009

NJN Film:
Fireside Kitchen: Colonial Christmas

1:00 PM (30 minutes); Auditorium; free

The holiday season in the colonial era was much longer than modern holiday seasons, lasting anywhere from 12 to 16 days. Filmed on location "at the historic Rockingham" in rocky Hill, New Jersey, Dorothea Connelly prepares her special colonial New Jerseyans. Additionally, Mrs. Connolly looks at the traditional holiday crafts that were made in the colonial era. This show discusses the preparation of: Oyster Bisk , Roast Turkey with Sausage and Chestnut Stuffing , Sweet Potatoes with Pineapple , Red Cabbage with Wine , Brussel Sprouts with Chestnuts , Fruit Cake , Date Steamed Pudding . Egg Nog , and Wassail.

This program is part of Trenton's 1784 Celebration.

Main Museum Building and Auditorium Galleries
205 West State Street, Trenton Tuesday – Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm Sunday, noon to 5 pm
Closed Mondays & State Holidays