Ava Duvernay's A Wrinkle in Time hits theatres March 9, but a special group of students got a first look at the highly anticipated film.
Duvernay asked the Walt Disney Company if they would arrange an advanced screening in her hometown Compton — a city that doesn't even have a movie theater. Disney came through and set-up a theater-like experience for the middle-schoolers to enjoy the film.
I asked @Disney if the first public screening of #WrinkleinTime could be in my hometown of Compton. They created a theater experience with fab sound + picture quality out of a community center since there are no movie theaters in Compton. I thank them. And these kids do too. pic.twitter.com/grzHoRJAHX
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) March 2, 2018
In the video Duvernay shared on Twitter, the students can be seen screaming with excitement. Duvernay also took the time to thank Mayor Aja Brown, for giving her a warm welcome and making the experience a reality.
My thanks to the Mayor @AjaLBrown and the glorious City of Compton for welcoming me home so warmly. xo! #WrinkleinTime
#WrinkleinCompton
pic.twitter.com/NLOetYY9KU— Ava DuVernay (@ava) March 2, 2018
The film has a star-studded lineup, and has recently sparked campaign movements. The hashtag #WrinkleinCompton began trending on Twitter. Supporters showed their gratitude for the screening, and the impact it will have on the Compton youth.
#wrinkleincompton is happening today! Thank you @ava and @DisneyStudios for bringing the film to the great city of Compton! @ARRAYNow
#wrinkleintime in theaters March 9th! pic.twitter.com/FwgdRHs7NB— ARRAY Rebels (@ARRAYRebels) March 2, 2018
There are many large drops of water leaking from my eyes right now. #WrinkleInCompton
#WrinkleInTime
https://t.co/i9NizNmSGn— Genie Gratto (@egratto) March 3, 2018
A few of our @Compton_YB students had the opportunity to see an advanced screening of #WrinkleInTime with director and #Compton native @ava today! #WrinkleInCompton
pic.twitter.com/LZZh20BNVq— YouthBuild Charter (@YBCharter) March 2, 2018
