Events › Film Club: Hamnet

Richmond Public Library's Film Club invites you to join us for a screening of the new Oscar Winning movie Hamnet! Please note: popcorn will be served with the movie!  This Film Club is for ages 18 and up.

About the Film

Hamnet is a historical drama about the family life of William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes in 16th-century England. The film focuses on their young son Hamnet and the close bond he shares with his twin sister and parents. When Hamnet dies during a plague outbreak at age eleven, the tragedy devastates the family. Agnes struggles with overwhelming grief while Shakespeare spends long periods away working in London’s theater world. Their marriage becomes strained as they cope with loss in different ways. The story suggests that the emotional pain of losing his son ultimately inspires Shakespeare to write the play Hamlet.

Rating: PG13

Runtime: 2hr 05m 

Richmond Public Library makes every effort to adhere to the Film Club schedule as posted, but film selection may change without notice due to film release delays and/or technical issues. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

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