COMING TO AMERICA (1988) at Paramount Theatre
Schedule
Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Paramount Theatre | Austin, TX
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The Paramount Theatre presentsComing to America
w/ Short Film Mamaya
In partnership with Black Auteur Film Festival and Where Y’all At Though?!
The Paramount Theatre
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Doors: 6:30pm
Show: 7:30pm
Eddie Murphy gives one of his many iconic comedic performances as pampered African prince Akeem, who rebels against an arranged marriage and heads to America to find a new bride. Murphy's regal father (James Earl Jones) agrees to allow the prince 40 days to roam the U.S., sending the prince's faithful retainer Semmi (Arsenio Hall) along to make sure nothing untoward happens. To avoid fortune hunters, Prince Akeem conceals his true identity and gets a job at a fast-food restaurant.
Costumes encouraged, pre-show photo opps, and more fun to be announced!
Prior to the feature, Austin-based filmmaker Prince Adablah will present his short film MAMAYA.
About Black Auteur Film Festival:
Black Auteur Film Festival is a Texas-based film festival dedicated to highlighting and celebrating works by Black filmmakers across the diaspora.
About Where Y'all At Though?!
Where Y'all At Though?! is a dynamic community tech organization dedicated to fostering connection and belonging for Black and Brown individuals in Austin, TX.
Thank you to our partners, Black Auteur Film Festival and Where Y'all at Though?!
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