Monday Matinee “The Descendants” (2011)
Directed by Alexander Payne, “The Descendants” is a poignant drama starring George Clooney as Matt King, a Hawaiian landowner and absentee father forced to reconnect with his two daughters after his wife falls into a coma following a boating accident. As Matt struggles with grief and newfound responsibility, he discovers his wife was having an affair, sending him on an emotional journey to confront the other man while also dealing with a pivotal family decision about selling their ancestral land. Balancing dark humor with raw emotion, the film explores themes of forgiveness, family bonds, and the complexities of love and loss against the lush backdrop of Hawaii.
Time: 12:00-2:00 pm EST
Free!
