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OPENING NIGHT FILM
Tell It To The Bees

Thursday April 18th 2019, 7:00 pm

The Black Archives
Historic Lyric Theater Cultural Arts Complex
819 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33136

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Film Details

Runtime: 106 mins

Language: English

Director: Annabel Jankel

Country: UK

Genre: Drama, Lesbian, Romance

OPENING NIGHT FILM

Gripped by a failing marriage and the responsibilities of having a young son, Lydia (Critic's Choice Nominee Holliday Grainger) finds solace in her growing bond with the town’s recently returned female doctor Jean (Academy & Golden Globe Award Winner Anna Paquin). But this is the 1950s in post-WWII rural Scotland, and the women’s relationship prompts raised eyebrows in their provincial circles. Based on the novel by Fiona Shaw, Tell It To The Bees is a story of courage in the face of terrifying intolerance and a heart-wrenching portrait of a love against all odds.

Highlights

Lynn Bove

Lynn Bove - Angel Award Recipient

Linda Watson

Linda Watson - Board Member

"A beautiful film with stunning performances by Anna Paquin and Holiday Grainger that is worthy to open our Festival!"

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS -

Official Selection - Toronto International Film Festival
Best Feature Film Nominee - Guadalajara International Film Festival

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