Three nationally-known films will make a return to the “big screen” at Owens Community College as the Center for Fine and Performing Arts unveils a new “Sunday Afternoon at the Movies” film series for the 2011-12 academic year. Each film will be shown at 3 p.m. in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts’ Mainstage Theatre.

“The three films being presented during the 2011-12 season are intended to appeal to individuals of all ages and tastes and will certainly bring forward a variety of emotions during their screenings,” said Barbara Barkan, director of the Center for Fine and Performing Arts.

The series opens with the showing of the award-winning film, “The Guys” (2002), Sunday, Sept. 11 at 3 p.m. Directed by Jim Simpson, “The Guys” tells the story of a fire captain who lost eight men in the collapse of the World Trade Center towers and the editor who helps him prepare the eulogies he must deliver.

The drama is adapted from a stage play by Anne Nelson and focuses on the aftermath of the Sept. 11 tragedy. Nick, a fire captain, who lost eight men in the collapse of the World Trade Center towers, enlists help from an editor, Joan, to prepare their eulogies. Nick builds a relationship with Joan, who helps him put together the speeches that he must deliver with honor, humor and poise, all while navigating his way through his own personal emotions. First responders and a guest are admitted free to “The Guys” film presentation.

The second film in the series, “The Witches,” will be screened Oct. 23. “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” the third and final film in the series, will be shown Jan. 29.

Tickets are $4 and all seats are general admission. To purchase tickets, visit www.owens.edu. For more information, call the Center for Fine and Performing Arts at 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. ARTS (2787).

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