Join us at the Fort Washington Library as we screen "Harriet" starring : Cynthia Ervio, Leslie Odom, and Janelle Monae. From her escape from slavery through the dangerous missions she led to liberate hundreds of slaves through the Underground Railroad, the story of heroic abolitionist Harriet Tubman.
Join the Fort Washington Library as we screen : "Till " The true story of Mamie Till-Mobley's relentless pursuit of justice for her 14-year-old son, Emmett Till, who was brutally lynched in 1955 while visiting his cousins in Mississippi. Starring : Danielle Deadwyler, Haley Bennett, Jalyn Hall, Frankie Faison, and Whoopi Goldberg PG-13
Join us at the Fort Washington Library as we screen: "Just Mercy ", starring: Jamie Foxx, Brie Lawson, and Michael B. Jordan. After graduating from Harvard, Bryan Stevenson heads to Alabama to defend those wrongly condemned or those not afforded proper representation. One of his first cases is that of Walter McMillian, who is sentenced to die in 1987 for the murder of an 18-year-old girl, despite evidence proving his innocence. In the years that follow, Stevenson encounters racism and legal and political maneuverings as he tirelessly fights for McMillian's life. 2hrs 17mins Rating: PG-13
On February 22 (the 96th anniversary of United Palace's opening day), Movies at the Palace proudly presents an American Heroes Double-Feature, uniting Superman (1978) and Batman (1989) Experience these classic films as they were meant to be seen: on the United Palace’s 50-foot screen, with 7.1 surround sound and live, interactive entertainment before the main features
PURPLE RAIN at the United Palace. A young musician, tormented by an abusive situation at home, must contend with a rival singer, a burgeoning romance, and his own dissatisfied band, as his star begins to rise. Starring Prince, Apollonia Kotero, and Morris Day. Runtime is 1 hour and 51 minutes, Rated R
MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL at United Palace King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table embark on a surreal, low-budget search for the Holy Grail, encountering many, very silly obstacles. Starring and written by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. Runtime is 1 hour and 31 minutes, Rated PG.
