Hancock

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There are heroes... there are superheroes... and then there's Hancock. With great power comes great responsibility -- everyone knows that -- everyone, that is, but Hancock. Edgy, conflicted, sarcastic, and misunderstood, Hancock's well-intentioned heroics might get the job done and save countless lives, but always seem to leave jaw-dropping damage in their wake. The public has finally had enough -- as grateful as they are to have their local hero, the good citizens of Los Angeles are wondering what they ever did to deserve this guy. Hancock isn't the kind of man who cares what other people think -- until the day that he saves the life of PR executive Ray Embrey, and the sardonic superhero begins to realize that he may have a vulnerable side after all. Facing that will be Hancock's greatest challenge yet -- and a task that may prove impossible as Ray's wife, Mary, insists that he's a lost cause.

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What role has the United States Supreme Court played during times of crisis? Whether during the Civil War, World War I, the Depression, World War II, the Cold War or the current war against terrorism, the Supreme Court has had to weigh the national interest against individual rights. The results have varied, but the Court has the final word, and its decisions often are controversial. Political scientist Robert Langran will examine the history of these decisions. He'll also place an emphasis on the current Court and its decisions involving the Bush administration and its treatment of detainees.

"This presentation is a program of the
Pennsylvania Humanities Council, supported in part by a grant from the
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission."

"This presentation is a program of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council, supported in part by a grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. The Pennsylvania Humanities Council, a nonprofit organization, inspires individuals to enjoy and share a lifetime of learning. In addition to the Commonwealth Speakers program, PHC offers grants which support humanities programs centered in the arts, history, literature, and other humanities field. PHC's packaged book discussion program for public libraries, Read About It! also serves as a resource for residents of Pennsylvania. For more information visit www.pahumanities.org."