In conjunction with the Figge's exhibition Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800 to 1960, the Figge Art Museum is presenting award-winning, ground-breaking, women-directed, feature-length films to celebrate the cinematic achievements of women.

May's film is The Farewell - Directed by Lulu Wang. The Farewell (2019)  A Chinese family learns that their grandmother has only a short time to live, so they schedule a wedding for all to gather before she dies. Based on an actual lie.

Awards:

• Independent Spirit Awards: Best Film, Best Supporting Actress
• Golden Globe Awards: Best Film, Best Actress
• Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize Nominee: Best Director     

 VIEW TRAILER HERE

This film is FREE and open to the public!

Programs and free admission for Thursdays at the Figge is sponsored by Chris and Mary Rayburn