Adults Ongoing Programs

Tuesday Afternoon Movie Matinees

Tuesday afternoons at 1 pm in Dexter Hall

March 3
Harriet
Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, Harriet tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history. 2019. Rated PG-13. 125 minutes.
Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monae, William Still, & Joe Alwyn

March 10
Princess Kaiulani
In this historical drama set in the late 19th century, Hawaiian Princess Kaiulani (Q’Orianka Kilcher) fights for the rights of her people after fleeing to England to escape civil unrest in her home country. When the Hawaiian monarchy falls, the princess travels to the U.S. to meet with President Grover Cleveland and prove that her people aren’t the savages the American press makes them out to be. 2009. Rated PG. 130 minutes.
Featuring: Q’Orianka Kilcher, Barry Pepper, Shaun Evans, Will Patton

March 17
On the Basis of Sex
Young wife, mother, and lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg battles the U.S. Supreme Court for gender equality and women’s rights. She works with the American Civil Liberties Union to argue cases on behalf of both men and women, demonstrating that discrimination “on the basis of sex” is unconstitutional. Her trailblazing work paved the way for her to become a beloved Supreme Court Justice. 2018. Rated PG-13. 120 minutes.
Cast: Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux, Kathy Bates, Sam Waterston

March 24
Battle of the Sexes
This sports docudrama recreates the legendary 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. When Riggs brags that he can beat any woman in the world on the tennis court, reigning champion King accepts his challenge. Their highly publicized match soon takes on a larger meaning as a milestone in the fight for gender equality. 2017. Rated PG-13. 121 minutes.
Starring: Steve Carell, Emma Stone, Sarah Silverman, Bill Pullman, Elisabeth Shue

March 31
Bombshell
Bombshell is a revealing look inside the most powerful and controversial media empire of all time; and the explosive story of the women who brought down the infamous man who created it. 2019. Rated R. 110 minutes.
Starring: Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, John Lithgow

April 7
Rental Family
A down-and-out actor living in Tokyo is hired as a token American guy for a Japanese rental-family company, leading him on an unexpected journey of self-discovery through the roles he plays in other people’s lives. 2025. Rated PG-13. 110 minutes.
Starring: Brendan Fraser, Takehiro Hira, & Mari Yamamoto

April 14
Song Sung Blue
Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together. 2025. Rated PG-13. 133 minutes.
Featuring: Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, & Ella Anderson

April 21
Now You See Me: Now You Don’t
A diamond heist reunites retired Horsemen illusionists with new performers Greenblatt, Smith and Sessa as they target dangerous criminals. 2025. Rated PG-13. 112 minutes.
Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, Justice Smith

April 28
Ella McCay
An idealistic young woman juggles her family and work life in a comedy about the people you love and how to survive them. 2025. Rated PG-13. 115 minutes.
Starring: Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Woody Harrelson, Ayo Edebiri, Albert Brooks