Canadian Bacon
9:00 p.m., Monday, Sept. 14, 2009
Courtyard at Student Residence Halls
Admission: free

When an American president (Alan Alda) decides to boost his approval ratings by waging a war with Canada, patriotic citizens respond enthusiastically by boycotting all things Canadian, including maple syrup and ice skates. Then, a special strike force, led by Sheriff Boomer (John Candy) and his deputy, Honey (Rhea Perlman), undertake to invade Canada, with hilarious international consequences. The film, directed by Michael Moore (of Bowling for Columbine and Fahrenheit 9/11), pokes fun at a wide range of American stereotypes of Canada and Canadians, while also revealing true differences between the two countries. (1995; 95 minutes)