Join us for a free Saturday matinee screening of Hamnet. Recently nominated for 8 Academy Awards, and the winner of the Academy Award for Best Actress, Hamnet is based on the 2020 novel of the same name by Irish author Maggie O’Farrell. This tale of historical fiction explores the idea that the real-life tragedy of the death of William Shakespeare’s son Hamnet at age 11 laid the groundwork for the masterwork play Hamlet. More than simply a narrative about William Shakespeare, the plot centers on his wife Agnes as she navigates building a life and a family with William and then moves through her deep grief after the lost of her son. The film is deeply moving, powerful, and atmospheric. Be sure to bring tissues!
