Box office superstar Will Smith premieres his newest film, King Richard, this weekend, and Jacksonville residents have a chance to be part of this iconic experience. Locally-based film curator Black Films Matter will host a private screening of the movie this Saturday, November 20, at The Jessie, located downtown at 40 East Adams Street.
King Richard stars Smith, who portrays Richard Williams and the lives of his daughters, record-breaking tennis champions Venus and Serena Williams. Black Films Matter invites the community to wear tennis gear and 90’s / college prep fashion for the event.
WHAT:
King Richard: Private Screening
WHEN:
Saturday, November 20, 2021
4:00 p.m. Matinee Show
7:00 p.m. Movie Begins
WHERE:
The Jessie
40 East Adams Street
Jacksonville, FL 32222
Purchase tickets at https://kingrichardmovie.eventbrite.com.
After the film, join II Dope Chics on the rooftop for the official after party, Servin’ Savvy, with sounds from DJ Al Pete.
ABOUT BLACK FILMS MATTER
“Black Films Matter was launched in February 2018 on the release date of Black Panther by Gainesville Black Wall Street, a boutique marketing firm dedicated to bridging the wealth gap by helping small black businesses start, scale, and succeed to the next generation. We create dynamic experiences around Black film and television with the goal of connecting our social and business communities.”