My Left Foot

Directed by Jim Sheridan, Written by Shane Connaughton and Jim Sheridan, Starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Brenda Fricker, Alison Whelan; 1989, 103 min, R.

Daniel Day Lewis’ first of three Best Actor Oscars, the true story of cerebral palsy victim, artist Christy Brown who can control only his left foot; five Oscar nominations, including picture, director and screenplay, Fricker won Best Supporting Actress.

The College of Arts and Letters Film Series puts the craft of writing front and center with its Fall 2014 series “The Screenwriter: Oscar Winning and Nominated Screenplays – Adapted from Another Medium.” The free film series screens every Tuesday night from August 26, 2014 to December 2.

Before each screening, local film experts will contribute an introduction, while Helford and Donnelly lead the post-screening conversation.