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Old Heart Film and Panel Discussion

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Old Heart Film and Panel Discussion

Hosted by the Heartland Independent Film and Drama Forum

Sun, July 12
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

An image from the film "Old Heart"- A man and a woman are standing closely together- the man is looking at the woman while she stares off into the distance.
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Time

Sun, July 12, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Pricing

$15- Adult / $7.50 Under 18 (Early Bird Pricing)

Location

Gorton Center
400 East Illinois Road Lake Forest, IL 60045

Secure your early-bird tickets – prices will increase the day of the event.

Winner of five best feature awards at festivals in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and Poland, Old Heart has also won 15 other awards at festivals around the world for acting, directing, cinematography, editing, costuming and the screenplay.

Presented to over 150 audiences in America and Europe, Old Heart continues to screen across America and Europe. Screening dates are here.

Adapted from Peter Ferry’s award winning novel, Old Heart tells the story of Tom Johnson, an American soldier who is part of the Allied liberation of the Southern Netherlands in the fall of 1944. He works with Jewish translator, Sarah van Praag, to smuggle food and supplies to starving residents of northern cities trapped behind Nazi lines. They also fall in love.

Sixty years later, in the summer of 2005, Tom foils his family’s plan to move him to an assisted living facility by taking a flight to the Netherlands. He is determined to find Sarah again, the love of his life.

Acclaimed by critics, this bittersweet love story will play across America, the Netherlands and Canada. The screenplay has won seven best feature awards at festivals worldwide.

There will be a panel discussion following the screening of the film.

Gorton Center is a premier destination for outstanding cultural and performing arts experiences serving the residents of Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and the surrounding region. As a proud nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, we are dedicated to enriching our community through an array of exceptional events and programs.

At Gorton Center, we believe in the transformative power of the arts. Our vibrant calendar is brimming with diverse offerings, ensuring there's always something to captivate and inspire you. From live music performances that resonate with your soul to comedy nights that leave you in stitches, we curate events to suit all tastes and interests. Our dedication to quality and community engagement means you can expect only the best in cultural entertainment.

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