Movie Night: Sunshine State
Schedule
Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
5301 28th Ave S, Gulfport, FL, United States, Florida 33707 | Gulfport, FL
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Summer is here! Now it's time to join Gulfport Arts & Heritage for a classic Florida film: Sunshine State. In this John Sayles comedy, we meet two extraordinary Florida women. Marly is a former mermaid performer now staunchly defending her family's old beachside motel from prowling developers; Desiree is a former beauty queen returning to make amends with her estranged mother. Each becomes embroiled in a struggle to save their community, which is marked by the scars of development, ecological destruction, and the enduring legacy of racial segregation. Sunshine State was lauded for outstanding performances from Edie Falco, Mary Steenburgen, and St. Pete's own Angela Bassett, who netted Best Actress recognition from both the Black Reel Awards and the NAACP Image Awards for her portrayal of Desiree. Complete with its "Greek chorus" of bemused golfers, the film explores some very Floridian questions about identity, community, and justice in the land of sunshine a memorable, only-in-Florida way.
Doors open at 6:30pm and the screening begins at 7pm. Soda and popcorn will be served. No cost to attend, though donations are always appreciated.
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Where is it happening?
5301 28th Ave S, Gulfport, FL, United States, Florida 33707Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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