Oprah Winfrey and Danny Glover play the unforgettable lead roles in a powerful, widely acclaimed cinematic triumph from Academy Award-winning director, Jonathan Demme. On a difficult journey to find freedom, Sethe (Winfrey) is constantly confronted by the secrets that have haunted her for years. Then, an old friend from out of her past (Glover) unexpectedly reenters her life. With his help, Sethe may finally be able to rediscover who she is and regain her lost sense of hope. Adapted from the groundbreaking novel of the same name by Toni Morrison.

Beloved
Monday, Sep 8
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This film is part of the REMIX: The Black Experience in Film, Media, and Art series.
This series is presented with generous support from:

Beloved
Presented on 35mm—Pre-recorded introduction by Series Curator Tayler Montague
1998. 172 m. Jonathan Demme. Disney. US. English. Rated R.
Tickets: $11 (members), $16 (nonmembers)
"Demme succeeds uncannily well in bringing the novel's pulse to the screen."
"Using overwhelmingly potent performances, audacious static close-ups, assertive lighting, and a rigorous yet lyrical interweaving of events... this terrifyingly beautiful movie blends metaphor and stark social commentary to achieve a spontaneous grace."
This film is part of the REMIX: The Black Experience in Film, Media, and Art series.
This series is presented with generous support from:
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