Format: Blu-ray

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Location: Fi30

American Graffiti (1973)

It’s the end of the summer of 1962 in a small Northern California town. It’s the evening before best friends and recent high school graduates Curt Henderson and Steve Bolander are scheduled to leave town to head to college back east. Curt, who received a lucrative local scholarship, is seen as the promise that their class holds. But Curt has second thoughts about leaving what Steve sees as their dead-end town. Curt’s beliefs are strengthened when he spots an unknown beautiful blonde in a T-bird who mouths “I love you” to him. As Curt tries to find that blonde while trying to escape a local gang that has him somewhat hostage, Curt may decide his immediate future. Outgoing class president Steve, on the other hand, wants to leave, despite meaning that he will leave his girlfriend, head cheerleader, and Curt’s sister, Laurie Henderson, behind. Steve and Laurie spend the evening “negotiating” the state of their relationship. Meanwhile, two of their friends cruise around town for the evening. Steve has left his car to meek and mild-mannered Terry “Toad” Fields to look after during his absence. The wheels give Toad a new sense of confidence, which he uses to try and impress Debbie Dunham, a more experienced girl generally out of his league. And John Milner, who is seen as the king of the street race in his souped-up yellow deuce coupe, tries to get rid of precocious pre-teen Carol Morrison, who has somehow become his passenger for the evening while dealing with the challenge of bold out-of-towner Bob Falfa.