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KCRW Screening: Penguin Lessons
March 19 @ 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm
KCRW, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, and Sony Pictures Classics invite you to an advance screening of The Penguin Lessons followed by a conversation between Director Peter Cattaneo and KCRW’s Madeleine Brand.
Starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, The Penguin Lessons is a poignant dramedy inspired by a true story, set against the backdrop of Argentina’s political turmoil in 1976.
Tom (Coogan), a disillusioned Englishman, arrives in Buenos Aires to teach at a prestigious boarding school, expecting an easy experience. But as the city spirals into crisis, and his students remain unteachable, Tom’s life takes an unexpected turn when he rescues an oil-slicked penguin from a nearby beach. The bird’s surprising loyalty and unique presence forces Tom to confront his own repressed past and awaken to the responsibilities of both personal and political change.
Directed by Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty, Military Wives), this heartwarming film shows how even the most unlikely connections can spark profound change and self-discovery.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 19th
WHERE: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County – Commons Theater
900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007
TICKET PICK-UP: Starting at 5:30 PM
AFTER-HOURS MUSEUM ACCESS: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Galleries include: Ice Age Exhibit, Grand Foyer, African Mammal Hall, North American Mammal Hall, Welcome Center, Theater Gallery, Annenberg Lobby
FOOD & BEVERAGE: South LA Cafe in the Welcome Center will be open until 7:00 PM
Purchases are permitted in the theater (drinks must have lids).
No outside food or drinks allowed.
MEMBER & GENERAL ADMISSION LINES OPEN: 6:45 PM
SCREENING: 7:30 PM
Conversation to follow the screening
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PARKING: Park in the NHM Car Park located on Bill Robertson Lane for $18. No cash payment will be accepted (see map). Address for GPS is 3724 Bill Robertson Ln, Los Angeles, CA 90037.
ADMISSION: Guests must RSVP to attend. Complete the RSVP form below. Admission is free. Guests will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.
MEMBER PERK: Active KCRW and NHM Members receive priority admission until 7:00 PM. Members must provide proof of membership. Member and General Admission lines will open at 6:45 PM. After 7:00 PM, Members should join the General Admission line.