Matinee Movie: Yankee Doodle Dandy

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by enjoying this patriotic classic in state-of-the-art sound and video in JCCSFs renovated Kanbar Hall
About this Event

Nominated for 8 Academy Awards and starring Jimmy Cagney, best known for his roles as a gangster, taking home best actor honors. Although this musical biopic is an idealized look at George M. Cohan “The Man who Owned Broadway”, the soundtrack is guaranteed to rev you up if you are new to it or bring back cherished memories if you’re taking a walk down memory lane. With moving performances by accomplished actors, dance numbers, pathos, pageantry, and uproarious comedy, you’ll find it’s a great way to get ready to celebrate July 4th.

In 1993, the movie Yankee Doodle Dandy was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."

USA 126 minutes 1942

In July 2026 we honor the 250th birthday of the United States by celebrating the anniversary of its independence, marking a historic milestone known as the Semi quincentennial.

Join us for these exciting upcoming lectures and movie which shine a spotlight on the uniquely creative and innovative contributions to our American culture.

Matinee Movie – Yankee Doodle Dandy

Experience the movie that shouts out patriotism, see it on Thursday, 7/2 at 1:00 pm

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Hear how American Opera came into prominence with San Francisco Opera’s Dramaturg Emeritus on Thursday, 7/9 at 1:00 pm

Elvis

What’s more uniquely American than Elvis in the 1950’s? Hear from our rock historian on Thursday, 7/30 @ 1:00 pm