Premiering in New York, LA, and Bellingham on the same day
The new film from director Todd Haynes (Carol, Safe), May December, starring Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman is premiering at Pickford Film Center on November 16th for a special theatrical run only available in select theaters nationwide.
Premiering at the 76th Cannes Film Festival in May, it was nominated for the biggest prize at the festival, the Palme d’Or.
Event Details:
Film Name: May December
Dates: Starts November 16th
Location: Pickford Film Center, 1318 Bay St. Bellingham, WA
Website: pickfordfilmcenter.org/movie/may-december
Synopsis: After their relationship ignited a tabloid saga two decades ago, Gracie (Julianne Moore) and Joe (Charles Melton) now lead a seemingly perfect suburban life. Their domestic bliss is disrupted when Elizabeth (Natalie Portman), a famous television actress, arrives in their tight-knit community to research her upcoming role as Gracie. As Elizabeth ingratiates herself into the everyday lives of Gracie and Joe, the uncomfortable facts of their scandal unfurl, causing long-dormant emotions to resurface.
In May December, director Todd Haynes (Safe, Carol) explores one of the great talents of the human species: our colossal refusal to look at ourselves.
Founded in 1998, the Pickford Film Center serves the Whatcom community by screening independent films 365 days a year, producing and presenting the annual Doctober film festival, the Bellingham Children’s Film Festival, numerous film series and special events. The Pickford offers free documentary film showings to all Whatcom middle schools through Doc-ED and partners with students and schools for many other events during the year.
