Charlottesville, Va. – February 10, 2022 – The Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) Fine Arts and Performance season continues with “Free Movie Friday,” February 18, at 7:30 p.m., featuring a screening of the 2021 biographical drama “King Richard.” The film will be shown in the Main Stage Theatre in the V. Earl Dickinson Building on the main campus in Charlottesville. Masks/face coverings are required to be worn at all times by all attendees while indoors.

King Richard follows the true story of Richard Williams, the determined father and coach of famed tennis players Venus and Serena Williams, as he implements his plan to raise two of the most successful women athletes in history. It was named one of the best films of 2021 by the American Film Institute and earned four Golden Globe Award nominations, with title role actor Will Smith winning the award for “Best Actor” in a drama.

The Free Movie Friday series is held on the third Friday of the month and features popular and critically acclaimed movies shown free of charge. For more information, contact Associate Professor of Art Fenella Belle at fbelle@pvcc.edu or call 434.961.5362.

The V. Earl Dickinson Building is located at the south end of College Drive. Ample, free parking is available and the building is wheelchair accessible.

A full list PVCC Fine Arts and Performance events is available at www.pvcc.edu/performingarts.

About Piedmont Virginia Community College
Established in 1972, Piedmont Virginia Community College is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia – principally, residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. PVCC is one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System. PVCC is committed to providing access to a college education for all who can benefit, an opportunity for each student to reach her/his potential and excellence in all programs and services. Visit www.pvcc.edu.

 

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