Cinema Art Theater to offer new films Oct. 23
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society’s Cinema Art Theater will offer virtual cinema access starting Friday, Oct. 23, to “Coming Home Again,” an intimate family drama about a mother, a son and the burdens of family expectations.
Chang-rae, played by Justin Chon, is a first-generation Korean American who has returned to his family home in San Francisco to care for his ailing mother, played by Jackie Chung. He wants only to fulfill his role as the supportive son, but must also come to terms with his conflicted emotions toward his mother.
The film takes place over the course of one day, as he attempts to prepare a traditional Korean dinner for New Year's Eve – one his mother always cooked for the family. The care and precision that go into preparing this meal give him time to reflect on the intense relationship between them.
The theater will present “Aggie” for in-person viewing starting Oct. 23. The documentary explores the nexus of art, race and justice through the incredible story of an art collector and philanthropist’s life.
Director Catherine Gund focuses on her mother Agnes “Aggie” Gund’s journey to give viewers an understanding of the power of art to transform consciousness and inspire social change. Aggie is internationally recognized for her robust and prescient support of artists – particularly women and people of color – and her unwavering commitment to social justice issues.
After falling in love with art as a high-school student, Aggie discovers a new way of looking at the world. She sells Roy Lichtenstein’s “Masterpiece” for $165 million to start the Art for Justice Fund. The proceeds from one of the highest-grossing artworks ever sold fuel a monumental effort to reform the American criminal justice system and end mass incarceration.
The film captures Aggie as a true maverick who demonstrates the unique role and potential of collectors and benefactors to use art to fight injustice. Aggie leads the way in this uncharted terrain.
Screening times are 3 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23; 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24; 4:15 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 25; 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28; and 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29. Admission is $8 for members and $11 for nonmembers.
For more information and to purchase tickets, go to www.rehobothfilm.com.
