At the Liberty: "Reagan"

DAYTON — From dusty, small-town roots, to the glitter of Hollywood, and then on to commanding the world stage, this is Reagan’s cinematic journey of overcoming the odds. Told through the voice of Viktor Petrovich, a former KGB agent whose life becomes inextricably linked with Ronald Reagan’s when Reagan first caught the Soviets’ attention as an actor in Hollywood, this film offers a perspective as unique as it is captivating. Dennis Quaid brings to life a story that transcends the boundaries of a traditional biopic, offering a profound exploration of the enduring impact of the power of one man who overcame the odds, sustained by the love of a woman who supported him in his journey.

Rotten Tomatoes critics only gave this an 18% favorable rating, but audiences thought much better of it and gave it a 98%. IMDb rates this movie as 6.4 out of 10. The movie runtime is 136 minutes and is rated PG-13 for violent content and smoking. However, the IMDb parent’s guide indicates all categories as considered mild or none, except for the amount of alcohol and smoking.

Don’t miss the 27th Annual Manhattan Shorts Film Festival, which begins at the Liberty Theater on September 27. The Liberty Theater is one of four theaters in the state and the only one in eastern Washington hosting this unique film festival.

The festival selects ten short films as finalists to be shown at these events. Daytons screenings are one of over 500 venues across six continents between September 26 and October 6.

Best Film and Best Actor awards will be determined by ballots cast by the audiences in participating venues, including The Liberty. The top ten films in the Manhattan Short Festival are also automatically Oscar-qualified. Come and be part of a global community enjoying these international short films, and help with the judging by casting your votes for best movie and best actor.