Passing

Passing – Ottawa Premiere the Week of Friday November 5th!

Advance tickets now available for Passing!

Mixed-race childhood friends reunite in middle class adulthood and become increasingly involved with one another’s lives and insecurities. While Irene identifies as African-American and is married to a black doctor, Clare “passes” as white and has married a prejudiced, but wealthy white man.

Camerimage: Best Directorial Debut nominee!
Sundance Film Festival: Grand Jury Prize nominee!

5 Stars! “exhilarating directorial debut…played, brilliantly…It’s a marvellously suggestive piece.” (The Telegraph)

4/4 Stars! “one helluva feature directing debut with this lyrical, beautiful and tone-perfect adaptation” (The Mercury News)

5 Stars! “Rebecca Hall’s directorial debut is a stunning investigation of race, sexuality and identity in Jazz Age Harlem…two extraordinarily thoughtful central performances” (Time Out)

“Rebecca Hall’s directorial debut is a deeply thought-provoking film…the performances are phenomenal…something truly exceptional and deeply thought-provoking.” (Cultured Vultures)

“gripping performances from leads Thompson and Negga, this is an absolutely absorbing, beautiful and timely work of art sure to turn heads at any awards ceremony with good taste in film.” (Coming Soon)

*The management kindly asks for all patrons to arrive 20-30 minutes before the movie starts. Since our space and seating capacity is limited, early arrival will help prevent last-minute overcrowding and give patrons enough room for proper physical distancing. We appreciate your cooperation.