The Harbor Theatre

“The Jungle Book” Raised by a family of wolves since birth, Mowgli (Neel Sethi) must leave the only home he's ever known when the fearsome tiger Shere Khan (Idris Elba) unleashes his mighty roar. Guided by a no-nonsense panther (Ben Kingsley) and a free-spirited bear (Bill Murray), the young boy meets an array of jungle animals, including a slithery python and a smooth-talking ape. Along the way, Mowgli learns valuable life lessons as his epic journey of self-discovery leads to fun and adventure. Rated R, “The Jungle Book” plays Wednesday, May 11 and Thursday, May 12 at 7 p.m.

"The Congressman" is a film that understands the politics that’s dominated 2016 all too well. Treat Williams (“Hair,” “Prince of the City”) headlines a stellar cast as Maine Congressman Charlie Winship, who’s having a bad day. After being caught on video refusing to stand and recite the pledge of allegiance, he knocks out another House member,  confronts his angry ex-wife, and faces denunciation by the media for attacking one of the most cherished patriotic symbols in America. As his life spirals out of control, Charlie embarks on a journey to the remote Maine island - Monhegan - whose eccentric inhabitants are in the middle of a shooting war in defense of their fishing grounds. Here is a home-grown yet world class, humorous and moving film with the smell of the Maine coast that raises the important question of what it means to be an American.

This is the first film for producer, writer, and co-director Robert Mrazek. Long before he ever made a movie, Mrazek yearned to be part of the cinema world, studying for a time at the London Film School. But the gods decreed a long, circuitous detour through the political forest before allowing him to embrace his muse.  After a short stint as a senatorial aide, Mrazek was elected to the Suffolk County Legislature (1975-82) and then to the U. S. House of Representatives for five terms (1983-1993), representing New York’s third district.

After leaving Congress, Mrazek built a new career as a writer of fiction, non-fiction and screenplays.  "The Congressman", his first-produced script, harkens back to his previous life in politics and is peripherally autobiographical.  The story also pays homage to the flinty, stalwart residents of Monhegan Island off the coast of Maine, where he lives part of the year and has owned a home for 30 years. Mrazek was scheduled to host the Sunday screening but recently had to cancel.

"The Congressman" is rated R, plays Friday, May 13, Saturday, May 14, Wednesday, May 18 and Thursday, May 19 at 7 p.m., and  Sunday, May 15 at 2 p.m.,

The Harbor Theatre is located at 185 Townsend Avenue in Boothbay Harbor. For more information, call 207-633-0438 or visit www.harbortheatre.net.

Previous features about “The Congressman/Catatonk Blues”:

https://www.boothbayregister.com/article/story-about-fighting-good-fight-catatonk-blues/22518

https://www.boothbayregister.com/article/rounding-second-and-heading-home/30474

https://www.boothbayregister.com/article/rounding-second-and-heading-home/30474

Lincoln Theater

“Hello, My Name is Doris” A self-help seminar inspires a sixty-something woman to romantically pursue her younger co-worker. Starring Sally Field. Final screenings Thursday, May 12 at 2 and 7 p.m.

“Eye in the Sky” Col. Katherine Powell, a military officer in command of an operation to capture terrorists in Kenya, sees her mission escalate when a girl enters the kill zone triggering an international dispute over the implications of modern warfare. Starring Helen Mirren. Playing Friday, May 13 at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 14 at 3 and 7 p.m., Sunday, May 15 at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 18 and Thursday, May 19 at 2 and 7 p.m.,

DaPonte String Quartet. Winter Series III: Dino’s Hit List For its final concert of the 2015-16 season, selections are from “Dino’s Hit List” - pieces violinist and founding member Ferdinand “Dino” Liva has always wanted to play or loves playing. Playing Friday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Berlin Philharmonic: Andris Nelsons Conducts Wagner and Bruckner A classical music concerts performed by the Berlin Philharmonic, conducted by Andris Nelsons: “Prelude and the Karfreitagszauber,” followed by Anton Bruckner’s heroic “Third Symphony,” dedicated to Wagner. Screens Sunday, May 15 at 1 p.m.

Talking Art in Maine, Intimate Conversations: Anna Hepler A series of intimate, one on one conversations between artist, Jane Dahmen, and notable artists and curators who have made a substantial contribution to the arts in the state of Maine. Situated between the two-and three-dimensional, Hepler’s poetic sculptures, installations, and works on paper, reflect her fascination with structures both fixed and ephemeral. Tuesday, May 17 at 7 p.m.

The Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater Street in Damariscotta. For more information, call 207-563-3424 or visit www.atthelincoln.org.