Jimpa

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OCOpen Captioned
Special Content
35mm
SFSensory Friendly

Jimpa

Preview Screening on Jan. 22—Post-screening Happy Hour with 50% off wine

Filmmaker Hannah (Olivia Colman) takes her trans nonbinary teenager Frances (Aud Mason-Hyde) to Amsterdam, to visit their gay grandfather–lovingly known as “Jimpa” (John Lithgow). But Frances’ desire to stay with Jimpa for a year abroad means Hannah is forced to reconsider her beliefs about parenting, and the stories she has long told about her family. Funny, accessible, full of sadness and joy, and with a wonderful multi-generational cast, Jimpa celebrates LGBTQ+ culture across three generations: Grandfather Jim faces the challenges of aging as a gay man in a generation that never expected to grow old; teenager Frances grapples with the disappointment of their heroes falling short of their ideals; and mother Hannah navigates the differing perspectives of her father and of her child. Surrounding these three is a vibrant family—the family they were born into and the family they continue to create.

Join us for a post-screening Happy Hour at Take 3 Wine Bar & Café—just show your ticket at the bar to get 50% off any wine on our menu. Meet your neighbors, make new friends, and raise a glass to Queer cinema!

"Led by layered performances from Olivia Colman and John Lithgow, Hyde’s fifth feature is an affectionate, perceptive observation about the quiet difficulties of family."
Tim Grierson, Screen International
"Along with its genuine humor and a frank exploration of the different ways queer people live today, Jimpa is an emotional experience that feels authentic in a way that can be difficult to capture."
Graeme Guttmann, Screen Rant

This film is part of the Out There series.



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