The Harbor Theatre

“The Congressman” is a film that understands the politics that dominate 2016 all too well. Treat Williams headlines a stellar cast as Maine Congressman Charlie Winship. 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 a 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 who studied film at the London Film School. But, before pursuing the world of cinema, he entered the world of politics. 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 an author of fiction, non-fiction and as a screenplay writer. The story also pays homage to the flinty, stalwart residents of Monhegan Island where he lives part of the year and has owned a home for 30 years.  Rated R, “The Congressman” plays Wednesday, May 18 and Thursday, May 19 at 7 p.m.

“A Hologram For the King” Cultures collide when an American businessman (Tom Hanks) is sent to Saudi Arabia to close what he hopes will be the deal of a lifetime. Set in 2010, before the Arab Spring, American consultant Alan Clay (Hanks) is depressed after losing his house and being divorced by his wife during the Great Recession. He arrives in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to make a sale in an upcoming development called the King’s Metropolis of Economy and Trade (a fictionalized version of King Abdullah Economic City).

Baffled by local customs and stymied by an opaque bureaucracy, he eventually finds his footing with the help of a wise-cracking taxi driver (Alexander Black) and a beautiful Saudi doctor (Sarita Choudhury). "A Hologram For the King" is based on Dave Eggers 2012 novel. It is rated R (for some sexuality/nudity, language and brief drug use). It plays Friday, May 20, Saturday, May 21 and Wednesday, May 25 at 7 p.m., on Sunday, May 22 at 2 p.m.

SNEAK PEEK SCREENING: Thursday, May 26 the theatre will present Johnny Depp's new movie "Alice Through the Looking Glass," opening nationwide May 27.

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

Lincoln Theater

“Eye in the Sky” Col. Katherine Powell (Helen Mirren), 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. Final screenings Thursday, May 19 at 2 and 7 p.m.

“The Congressman” Maine Congressman Charlie Winship (Treat Williams) has had a bad day. After being caught on video failing to stand and recite the pledge of allegiance with the other members, he punches out another colleague, is confronted by his angry ex-wife, and later bashes one of the most cherished patriotic symbols in America. Charlie embarks on a journey to a remote island in his district whose eccentric inhabitants are in the middle of a shooting war over their fishing grounds.

Filmed on Monhegan Island and in Rockland and Augusta, Maine.

Playing Friday, May 20, Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22 at 3 & 7 p.m,; Wednesday, May 25 and Thursday, May 26 at 2 & 7 p.m.

“The Jungle Book” The man-cub Mowgli flees the jungle after a threat from the tiger Shere Khan. Guided by Bagheera the panther and the bear Baloo, Mowgli embarks on a journey of self-discovery, though he also meets creatures who don't have his best interests at heart.

Playing at riday, May 20, Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22 at 3 & 7 p.m,; Wednesday, May 25 and Thursday, May 26 at 2 & 7 p.m.

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