RSVP For UNCLE FRANK Virtual Screening

Looking for something new watch while you’re spending more time at home? We have passes for a free virtual screening of the new movie, UNCLE FRANK.

The screening is set for Wednesday November 18 at 7pm CST. You just need to pre-register at amazonscreenings.com/TheArtsSection. After you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email with instructions on accessing the screening. Even though this is a virtual screening, space is limited and it will be first come first served.

A scene from UNCLE FRANK

UNCLE FRANK was written and directed by AMERICAN BEAUTY writer and SIX FEET UNDER series creator Alan Ball, and stars Paul Bettany, Sophia Lillis, Judy Greer and Steve Zahn. In 1973, teenaged Beth Bledsoe (Lillis) leaves her rural Southern hometown to study at New York University where her beloved Uncle Frank (Bettany) is a revered literature professor. She soon discovers that Frank is gay, and living with his longtime partner Walid “Wally” Nadeem (Peter Macdissi). After the sudden death of Frank's father, Frank is forced to reluctantly return home for the funeral with Beth in tow, and to finally face a long-buried trauma that he has spent his entire adult life running away from.

In 1973, teenaged Beth Bledsoe (Sophia Lillis) leaves her rural Southern hometown to study at New York University where her beloved Uncle Frank (Paul Bettany...

The film made its world premiere earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival and now will be released on Amazon Prime the day before Thanksgiving. But you can see it before then by registering at amazonscreenings.com/TheArtsSection.