COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — September marks one of the last months Ohioans can celebrate the Buckeye State’s connections and contributions to filmmaking, all while enjoying free movie screenings.
Ohio Goes to the Movies, a statewide film series tied to America 250-Ohio, has reached its goal of securing at least one free movie screening in all 88 Ohio counties. Organizers say the milestone was achieved after the final county signed on for a September event, creating statewide participation and partnerships among theaters, libraries, museums, parks and other venues.
“Setting the goal for all 88 counties to host Ohio Goes to the Movies screenings was ambitious, but it has allowed us to include and unite the entire state,” said Molly Kreuzman, OGTTM program director. “It was a lot of work and a lot of outreach. Neighboring counties saw what others were doing and wanted to get involved and bring OGTTM to their communities, building on their own sparkle of creativity.”
September Ohio Goes to the Movies Events in central Ohio
September will feature more than 50 events, with four new counties joining the series. Scioto County will make its OGTTM debut this month with “Murder at the Lighthouse” on Sept. 13, with actor Mark Justice attending. Gallia County will join the initiative with a screening of “The Mothman Prophecies” on Sept. 20. Paulding County will premiere with “Little Giants” on Sept. 26. Finally, Huron County will make its contribution with 1998’s “Mighty Joe Young” at the New London Public Library on Sept. 24…