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Oscar-nominated director, Stephen Frears, delivers the true story of Philippa Langley who defied a stodgy academic establishment in her efforts to find the remains of King Richard III. The wonderful Sally Hawkins (The Shape of Water) plays Philippa, a writer suffering through a midlife crisis brought on by a divorce and health challenges, who takes on Richard’s cause after happening upon the Richard III society. This group of amateur historians, bent on rehabilitating the reputation of the fallen monarch, ignites an obsession in Langley to locate King Richard III’s final resting place. Through her sensitive and spirited portrayal of Philippa, Hawkins shows us a woman who fights ferociously to redeem Richard, all the while seemingly powerless to change others’ misunderstanding of her. In mending history’s fractured perception of Richard III, Philippa also mends herself.   

World Premiere – September 2022 -- Toronto International Film Festival  

“A historical detective story that carries the kick of a true-life Da Vinci Code.” – Owen Gleiberman, Variety  

Spotlight Film | Friday, November 11 at 7pm | Harris Theater 

Watch the trailer!