WDAV Reel Music Film Series: Florence Foster Jenkins

A wealthy New York socialite relentlessly pursues her dream of becoming an opera singer despite being completely tone-deaf.
About this Event

WDAV proudly presents Florence Foster Jenkins (2016), the next in our new Reel Music film series. Grab your popcorn and join fellow film and classical fans for a showing on the big screen at the Independent Picture House in Charlotte.

Set in the 1940s, New York socialite Florence Foster Jenkins (Meryl Streep) dreams of becoming an opera singer. Sadly, her great ambition far exceeds her talent. Her husband St. Clair goes to extreme lengths to ensure his wife never finds out how awful she truly is. Follow along this charming and poignant biographical comedy-drama and learn more about Florence.

Director: Stephen Frears

Cast: Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant, Simon Helberg, Nina Arianda, Rebecca Ferguson, David Haig, David Mills, Jenny Hawkins