Free Dinner & A Movie Discussion Series presented by Oakland Greens

The Whale is a 2022 American drama film directed by Darren Aronofsky and written by Samuel D. Hunter, based on his 2012 play of the same name.[5] The film stars Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, and Samantha Morton. The plot follows a reclusive English teacher with morbid obesity who tries to restore his relationship with his teenage daughter.

The Whale premiered at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 4, 2022. It had a limited theatrical release in the US on December 9, before a wide release on December 21 by A24, grossing $54.9 million against a budget of $3 million. The film received a polarized response; though critics lauded the acting, particularly Fraser, Chau and Sink, the film's portrayal of obesity-related struggles drew criticism. For his performance, Fraser won the Academy Award, Critics' Choice Award and SAG Award for Best Actor, while the film also won the Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling, and Chau was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Join the Oakland Greens for this free community event; Sunday March 26 2024 dinner starts at 6:30 PM PST UUSA and movie promptly at 7 PM PST UUSA.

The Oakland Greens Free Dinner & a Movie Discussion Series is a hybrid community discussion event. Get in – persxn & virtual tickets and information thru www.oaklandgreens.org/events these community engagement hybrid events are held the last Sunday of the month January thru October. All Oakland Greens events are held in community partnership with It’s Your Move Games & Hobbies 4920 TELEGRAPH AVE, SUITE B OAKLAND, CA 94609

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