King Richard, and Q&A with Zach Baylin

10899 Wilshire Boulevard,Los Angeles CA 90024

12 January, 2022

Description

Screening and Q&A with Zach Baylin, screenwriter of this biopic following the rise of Venus and Serena Williams. American sports films frequently mythologize athletes, but rarely are those athletes a pair of Black girls. In King Richard, we are introduced to young Venus and Serena Williams and their idiosyncratic father and coach, Richard. Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis (in a powerful, scene-stealing role as Venus and Serena’s mother) lead an outstanding ensemble cast, as we follow the rise of the Williams sisters from practicing at a Compton park to their first brushes with professional success. Director Reinaldo Marcus Greene (Monsters and Men) catapults what could be a classic biopic into the stratosphere, crafting a celebration of resilience and a family’s ability to blaze their own path. (Courtesy of Warner Bros.) (2021, dir. Reinaldo Marcus Green, color, 138 min.) A discussion with actor Zach Baylin follows the screening. A valid photo ID and proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (or negative PCR COVID-19 test within 72 hours) is required to attend the screening. Masks are also required. TICKETS $20 General Admission $10 Hammer Members with valid discount code. Become a member today, and get 50% off tickets now. Limit 2 tickets per customer. Seats will be assigned on a first come, first served basis on the night of each screening. Hammer members get priority seating. No late seating; any unclaimed tickets will be released at 7:20 p.m. No refunds and no exchanges. Post-screening guests are subject to change. ABOUT MOMA CONTENDERS The Hammer Museum proudly presents MoMA Contenders, The Museum of Modern Art’s renowned series of influential, innovative films from the past 12 months. Whether bound for awards glory or cult classic status, each of these films is a contender for lasting historical significance. The Hammer Museum is part of the School of the Arts and Architecture at UCLA, and offers exhibitions and collections that span classic to contemporary art, as well as programs that spark meaningful encounters with art and ideas. Through a wide-ranging, international exhibition program and the biennial, Made in L.A., the Hammer highlights contemporary art since the 1960s, especially the work of emerging and under recognized artists. The Hammer offers exhibitions, permanent collections, and nearly 300 public programs annually—including film screenings, lectures, symposia, readings, music performances, and workshops for families.