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The Penguin Lessons

Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, Tom discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students. However, after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside-down.

Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, Tom discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students. However, after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside-down.

  1. 2:00 pm

Sinners

From Ryan Coogler—director of “Black Panther” and “Creed”—and starring Michael B. Jordan comes a new vision of fear: “Sinners.” Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. “You keep dancing with the devil, one day he’s gonna follow you home.”

From Ryan Coogler—director of “Black Panther” and “Creed”—and starring Michael B. Jordan comes a new vision of fear: “Sinners.” Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. “You keep dancing with the devil, one day he’s gonna follow you home.”

  1. 2:30 pm
  2. 6:45 pm

Thunderbolts*

In “Thunderbolts*,” Marvel Studios assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes — Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker. After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, these disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. Will this dysfunctional group tear themselves apart, or find redemption and unite as something much more before it’s too late?

In “Thunderbolts*,” Marvel Studios assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes — Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker. After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, these disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. Will this dysfunctional group tear themselves apart, or find redemption and unite as something much more before it’s too late?

  1. 3:00 pm
  2. 6:30 pm

LifeChangers: Lauren Leader

Lauren Leader is a thought leader, writer, activist and advisor who has devoted her career to advancing equality and American democracy. She is founder and CEO of All In Together, a non-partisan, nonprofit organization committed to advancing women’s civic and political participation. Since its founding in 2014, All In Together has reached millions of women across the United States and equipped them with tools of civic participation and leadership. Moderated by Nancy Steiner.

Lauren Leader is a thought leader, writer, activist and advisor who has devoted her career to advancing equality and American democracy. She is founder and CEO of All In Together, a non-partisan, nonprofit organization committed to advancing women’s civic and political participation. Since its founding in 2014, All In Together has reached millions of women across the United States and equipped them with tools of civic participation and leadership. Moderated by Nancy Steiner.

  1. 7:00 pm

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