Mufasa: The Lion King
- Sat, Jan 4
This is a sensory-friendly screening for the neurodivergent community presented in partnership with the Inclusive Initiative.
Director: Barry Jenkins Run Time: 118 min. Rating: PG Release Year: 2024
Starring: Aaron Pierre, Kagiso Lediga, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Preston Nyman, Tiffany Boone
Exploring the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, “Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.
Blending live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery, the all-new feature film is directed by Barry Jenkins, produced by Adele Romanski & Mark Ceryak, and executive produced by Peter Tobyansen. Featuring songs by award-winning songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda, and original score by Dave Metzger, “Mufasa: The Lion King” opens only in theaters on Dec. 20, 2024.
This is a Sensory-Friendly Screening. This monthly series will screen a family film in a safe and accepting environment.
We are turning sound levels down and keeping the lights on low.
Sing along, leave your seat, move or talk when you need to.
Everyone is welcome.
Presented in partnership with the Inclusive Initiative.
