Thelma: Sunday, August 11

Admission $5
Showings @ 2pm and 5pm
The 2pm screening will be closed-captioned, subject to availability
Discussion following the 2pm show

Comedy/Drama, U.S., 1 hour 37 minutes, rated PG
Directed by Josh Margolin

Inspired by a real-life experience of director Josh Margolin’s own grandmother, Thelma shines 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. In the first leading film role of her 70-year career, June 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 (Parker Posey), son-in-law Alan (Clark Gregg), or grandson Danny (Fred Hechinger) might believe. Also features Richard Roundtree in his final film, which was released after his death.

Thelma is a totally pure delight that gives June Squibb a much-deserved leading role. She and Roundtree are fabulously paired and Margolin’s script is breezy and sharp in equal measure. You’ll want to see this with your best friend, your parents, and, yes, your grandma.” — Screen International

“Margolin’s directorial debut is often super entertaining with just enough style and patience to avoid the trappings of a broad, studio endeavor. It also has a ton to say about senior autonomy, aging, ageism (two very different things), and the bonds between family members, young and old.” — The Playlist

Douglass Theatre

355 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Macon, Georgia 31201

Films are presented the second Sunday of each month at 2pm and 5pm, with a discussion following the 2pm show. Documentaries are quarterly on Tuesdays at 7:30pm. Tickets are $5.00 at the Douglass Theatre in downtown Macon.