Aug

15 2018

Movie Matinee at The J

12:30PM - 2:30PM  

Shaw JCC of Akron 750 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH

Contact Our Friendly Staff
(330) 867-7850

Come one come ALL! Enjoy a movie in the quiet of The J, plus free popcorn! Closed captions provided. FREE

June 20: The Theory of Everything: With his body progressively ravaged by ALS,world-famous physicist Stephen Hawking must rely on his wife, Jane, to continue his life’s work as he faces various challenges. This affecting biographical drama centers on the couple’s fertile partnership. Starring Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones. Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter and Ray Romano.

July 18: Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool: Based on Peter Turner’s memoir, the film follows the playful but passionate relationship between Turner and the eccentric Academy Award® - winning actress Gloria Grahame in 1978 Liverpool. Starring Annette Bening and Jamie Bell.

Aug. 15: The King's Speech: In this biographical drama that garnered multiple Academy Awards, Britain's King George VI struggles with an embarrassing stutter until he seeks help from unorthodox Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue. Starring Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter.