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Whangarei Film Society - screenings for Thursday April 3rd

Geoff from Central Whangarei

Good People

On Thursday, 3rd April at 6pm WFS will be screening an inspiring film based on a true story, Sing Sing.

Our 8pm screening is the French comedy, Lucky Winners.

Films are screened at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei in the Capitaine Bougainville Theatre.

People can also renew their memberships for 2025 at our membership table. The annual fee for 2025 remains the same at $30 and includes one free ticket.

You also have the option to pay your membership fee online. Details are available on the WFS website. Go to whangareifilmsociety.org

SING SING
USA, 2023, Drama
102 mins, Rated R, (strong language)

Divine G is imprisoned at the correctional facility, Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit. Looking for an outlet for his frustration, he finds purpose by taking part in a prison theatre group.

Working together gives all the men a project to look forward to and improves their feelings of self worth as well as their outlook.

Sing Sing is an uplifting story of resilience, humanity and the transformative power of art.

"One of the year’s must-see films!" – Next Best Picture

View the trailer at www.youtube.com...

Showing at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei on Thursday, 3rd April at 6pm and Thursday, 10th April at 8pm

Tickets: Door sales only. $10 WFS members. Non-members pay $5 extra as an Associate Membership fee, (Total of $15) per film.

All welcome. Cash only please – no Eftpos available.

Like us on Facebook or visit whangareifilmsociety.org for updates

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