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Film Screening: Forrest Gump
  • Date: Friday, October 20, 2017 - Saturday, October 21, 2017
  • Time: 11:00 pm
  • Location: William G. McGowan Theater, Washington, DC

2017 National Archives Foundation Records of Achievement Awardee Tom Hanks won the Academy Award® for Best Actor for his performance of a simple man who is unwittingly swept up in some of the key moments of the 20th century. Also stars Sally Field, Robin Wright, and Gary Sinise.  Directed by Robert Zemeckis.  (1994; 142 minutes; rated PG-13)

Reserve a seat

All public programs at the National Archives are free. Reservations are recommended; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. The doors to the building will open 45 minutes prior to the start of the program. Use the Special Events entrance on the corner of Constitution Avenue and 7th Street, NW. Click here for more information on getting to the National Archives and parking.

If you require an alternative or additional accommodation for an event (such as a downloadable transcript or a sign language interpreter), please send an email to public.program@nara.gov or call 202.357.5000 in advance.