Would you like to play a game… and give back to your community at the same time?


  • Date:5/21/2025 06:00 PM
  • Location 149 Maine St, Brunswick, ME 04011, USA (Map)

Reserve your seat!

Description

DC207 invites you to a night of movie magic, hacker history, and community support at Brunswick’s beloved Evening Star Cinema, the go-to spot for first-run indie films in Mid-Coast Maine since 1979.

We're screening the iconic 1983 hacker thriller WarGames, a film Come watch the film that sparked imaginations and brought cybersecurity into the public eye. Think: rotary phones, early modems, and world-ending simulations — all with that classic '80s charm.

🎟 Admission = Needed shelter donation items
πŸ’΅ We’re matching all cash donations 4X (up to $1,200!)
🍿 Free popcorn (with real butter, of course)
🍺 Beer & wine available for purchase

🎯 Our Mission:
This isn’t just movie night. It’s Global Thermonuclear Philanthropy. All donations will go directly to local shelters in Maine. Let’s turn canned goods and toiletries into weapons of mass compassion.

πŸ›’ Items Most Needed:
– Ground coffee
– Jelly (small jars)
– Juices
– Canned meats (tuna, chicken, Spam)
– Marinara sauce
– Canned black beans
– Dried pasta
– Hearty soups, stews (veg/meat)
– Oatmeal packets
– Hot chocolate packets
– Ensure protein shakes
– Cheese (American/Cheddar)
– Granola bars, cereal, snacks
– Pancake mix
– Condiments & pickles
– Holiday treats
– Chapstick, toothbrushes, razors
– Products for Afro-textured hair
– Period products, first aid kits, lotion
– Soap, shampoo, deodorant
– Travel or full-size toiletries

See the full list here: In-Kind Donations - Preble Street

πŸŽ₯ About the Venue:
First opened in 1979, the Evening Star Cinema is known for celebrating the art of cinema. Located in downtown Brunswick, it’s beloved for its cozy vibe, independent film curation ... and yes, real butter on the popcorn.

πŸ‘Ύ About the Film:
WarGames stars Matthew Broderick as a teenage hacker who accidentally hacks into a military supercomputer and nearly triggers World War III. It's the original cybersecurity awareness training, but way more fun.

πŸ‘¨‍πŸ’» About DC207:
We’re Maine’s DEF CON Group - a hacker collective dedicated to sharing knowledge, building community, and occasionally… throwing badass movie nights for a cause.