Breadlines turn to Movie Lines in Film Forum’s Month-Long Depression Era Special Feature

From restaurant specials to trite introductions of newspaper articles, the recession has already become the worse cliché of 2009. Popular classic theater Film Forum is the latest venue to capitalize on the recent economic downturn. The monthlong special “Breadlines & Champagne,”,which begins Friday, includes 50 films from the height of the 1930s depression era. The idea may sound cliché, but the films certainly are not.

By Peter Labuza | Feb 6 02:19 am ET