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THELMA

Friday, Jul 12, 2024 4:00 PM
Opening Night of 2024's SpringFest! Thelma Post isn’t your average 93-year-old grandmother – she’s tenacious, determined, and on a mission. After getting conned by a scammer pretending to be her grandson, she teams up with a friend (and his motorized scooter) on a wild adventure to take back what’s hers.
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Admission Adult - $11.00
Admission Child - $7.00

 
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JOSH MARGOLIN | USA | 2024 | 97 MIN | PG-13 | ENGLISH 

Opening Night of 2024's SpringFest! The feature directorial debut of Josh Margolin, THELMA is a action-comedy that gives veteran Oscar nominee June Squibb (NEBRASKA) her first leading role and features the final performance of trailblazing actor Richard Roundtree (SHAFT). Squibb, who did many of her own stunts in the film, plays Thelma Post, a feisty 93-year-old grandmother who gets conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson (The White Lotus’ Fred Hechinger) and sets out on a treacherous quest across Los Angeles, accompanied by an aging friend (Roundtree) and his motorized scooter, to reclaim what was taken from her. Parker Posey, Clark Gregg, and Malcolm McDowell also star.

Inspired by a real-life experience of Margolin’s own grandmother, THELMA puts a clever spin on movies like MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, shining the spotlight on an elderly grandmother as an unlikely action hero. With infectious humor, Margolin employs the familiar tropes of the action genre in hilarious, age-appropriate ways to tackle aging with agency. In the first leading film role of her 70-year career, Squibb portrays the strong-willed Thelma with grit and determination, demonstrating that she is more than capable of taking care of business – despite what her daughter Gail (Posey), son-in-law Alan (Gregg), or grandson Danny might believe.

Cast: June Squibb, Richard Roundtree, Parker Posey, Malcolm McDowell



Film Info
Event Type:First Run
Release Year:2024
Rating:PG-13
Production Country:USA
Original Language:ENGLISH
Run Time:97 MIN
Cast/Crew Info
Director:JOSH MARGOLIN
Cast:June Squibb
Richard Roundtree
Parker Posey
Malcolm McDowell