SF Godzillafest: Godzilla (SUB, 1954) @ 4PM

Fri, Jul 18 • 4:00 PM

Balboa Theatre

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Join us for a special screening of Godzilla (a.k.a. Gojira), the granddaddy of all monster movies, as part of the SF Godzillafest. This iconic film, created in Japan shortly after World War II, encapsulates a nation grappling with the trauma of nuclear warfare and is renowned for its blend of monster mayhem and poignant storytelling. Don't miss the chance to see this classic on the big screen

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