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WILKES-BARRE — Tonight’s screening of the documentary film “Agnes” at the Millennium Circle at River Common in Wilkes-Barre has been postponed.
The decision to postpone the showing, which was made by the Riverfront Parks Committee, is due to the possibility of thunderstorms.
“We were looking forward to showing this film, as a part of Riverfest, right alongside of the Susquehanna, on the anniversary weekend of Agnes,” said John Maday, Executive Director of the Riverfront Parks Committee. “But the forecast calls for the possibility of severe thunderstorms right around the time we planned to show the documentary, and thus because of both safety concerns and practical reasons, we have decided to postpone. We’d planned to rent a large 40-ft video screen and special projection equipment for this showing, and it would not even be possible to set up such equipment in severe weather. The hot weather is not the issue. This decision was made because of possible thunderstorms.”
Maday said the Riverfront Parks Committee will reschedule the screening of “Agnes” in August or September. He said a new date will be announced soon.
All other Riverfest activities scheduled for Saturday and Sunday will go on as planned.
“Agnes” is a critically-acclaimed documentary film that chronicles the Agnes Flood of 1972 and its impact on the Wyoming Valley.
The film was to be shown in conjunction with Riverfest, which is noting its 30th anniversary, and in partnership with the Riverfront Parks Committee and Wilkes-Barre Preservation Society.
Alan K. Stout, Executive Director of Visit Luzerne County, served as executive producer of the documentary. “Agnes” was directed by Tim Novotney and Rob Savakinus. Tony Brooks served as historical consultant.