21st Century Fox & AMC Theatres Celebrate Black History Month with Free Screenings of “Hidden Figures” in Communities Acr...
February 14 2017 - 1:00PM
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Community groups invited to apply for
additional screenings in their towns
In celebration of Black History Month, 21st Century Fox and AMC
Theatres are joining forces to provide free screenings of Academy
Award nominated film “Hidden Figures” in communities across the
country. The film – starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and
Janelle Monáe – tells the 'untold' story of three
African-American female NASA mathematicians during the Space Race
of the 1960s. “Hidden Figures” has been nominated for three Academy
Awards, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress for
Octavia Spencer’s portrayal of Dorothy Vaughan.
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“Hidden Figures” continues to inspire audiences across the
country, having already crossed $144 million in box office
receipts. The free screenings, which will be held at AMC Theatres
on February 18th in fourteen US cities, are intended to build
broader awareness of the true story on which the film is based.
In addition to the screenings taking place on February 18th,
21st Century Fox and AMC Theatres invite school and community
groups and non-profit organizations to apply for additional special
screenings to be held in their towns. Groups can apply at
http://21.cf/HiddenFigures for consideration. The application
deadline is February 28, 2017 and winners will be notified in March
2017.
“As we celebrate Black History Month and look ahead to Women’s
History Month in March, this story of empowerment and perseverance
is more relevant than ever. We at 21CF were inspired by the
grassroots movement to bring this film to audiences that wouldn’t
otherwise be able to see it – audiences that might include future
innovators and barrier-breakers – and we wanted to support and
extend that movement,” said Liba Rubenstein, 21st Century Fox’s
Senior Vice President of Social Impact.
“The storytelling and message that ‘Hidden Figures’ carries is
endearing and inspiring, and based on the remarkable community
support this movie has received, we have witnessed first-hand the
powerful impact it is having on audiences,” said Elizabeth Frank,
EVP and Chief Content & Programming Officer, AMC. “We’re
honored to partner with Fox to help further the reach of this
message to moviegoers across the country.”
Free screenings will be held on Saturday, February 18 at 10AM in
the following cities: Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; The Bronx, NY;
Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI; Los Angeles,
CA; New Orleans, LA; Philadelphia, PA; Oakland, CA; St. Louis, MO;
Miami, FL; and Washington, DC. Tickets will be distributed on a
first come, first served basis and can be reserved at
https://www.amctheatres.com/hidden-figures-group.
21st Century Fox also recently completed “The Search for Hidden
Figures” contest to uncover the next generation of female leaders
in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). More than
$200,000 in scholarships and awards were distributed. More
information on the contest is available at
www.searchforhiddenfigures.com.
"HIDDEN FIGURES," A NEW MOTION PICTURE FROM
20TH CENTURY FOX
"Hidden Figures," directed by Theodore Melfi, is the
incredible untold story of Katherine G. Johnson (Taraji
P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer)
and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe)—brilliant
African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains
behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of
astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement
that restored the nation's confidence, turned around the Space
Race, and galvanized the world. The visionary trio crossed all
gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big. The film
was written by Allison Schroeder and Melfi and is based
on the book by Margot Lee Shetterly.
About 21st Century Fox:
21st Century Fox is the world's premier portfolio of cable,
broadcast, film, pay TV and satellite assets spanning six
continents across the globe. Reaching more than 1.8 billion
subscribers in approximately 50 local languages every day, 21st
Century Fox is home to a global portfolio of cable and broadcasting
networks and properties, including FOX, FX, FXX, FXM, FS1, Fox News
Channel, Fox Business Network, FOX Sports, Fox Sports Network,
National Geographic, STAR India, 28 local television stations
in the U.S. and more than 350 international channels; film studio
Twentieth Century Fox Film; and television production studios
Twentieth Century Fox Television and a 50% ownership interest in
Endemol Shine Group. The Company also holds a 39.1% ownership
interest in Sky, Europe's leading entertainment company,
which serves 22 million customers across five countries. For more
information about 21st Century Fox, please
visit www.21CF.com.
About AMC Theatres:
AMC is the largest movie exhibition company in the U.S., Europe
and the world with approximately 900 theatres and more than 10,000
screens across the globe. AMC has propelled innovation in the
exhibition industry by deploying more plush power-recliner seats,
delivering enhanced food and beverage choices, generating greater
guest engagement through its loyalty program, web site and smart
phone apps, offering premium large format experiences and playing a
wide variety of content including independent programming. AMC
operates among the most productive theatres in the United States’
top markets, having the #1 or #2 market share positions in 22 of
the 25 largest metropolitan areas of the United States, including
the top three markets (NY, LA, Chicago). Through its Odeon
subsidiary, AMC operates in seven European countries and is the #1
theatre chain in the UK & Ireland, Italy and Spain. For more
information, go to www.amctheatres.com.
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