Fri June 2 3pm, Thur June 8 6pm, Cinema Art Theater, 17701 Dartmouth Drive (behind the Lewes WAWA), Lewes. Joyland, an deeply affecting drama from filmmaker Saim Sadiq that addresses how one country’s patriarchy oppresses women and the LGBTQ community.
The Ranas--a happily patriarchal joint family--yearn for the birth of a baby boy to continue the family line. Their youngest son (Ali Junejo) secretly joins an erotic dance theatre and falls for an ambitious trans starlet. Their impossible love story slowly illuminates the entire Rana family's desire for sexual rebellion. [2022, Pakistan, 1277 min, Rating: Nr, In Urdu with English subtitles]
Admission is $9 for members and $11.50 for general audiences and $5.00 Student - With Student ID. Tickets can be purchased online at www.rehobothfilm.com or by calling 302-645-9095. Available seats will be sold at the door 30 minutes before starting time.