Black Panther Returns To The Big Screen With Free Tickets
Wakanda Forever! To celebrate Black History Month, Disney has announced that Academy Award®-nominated and SAG® winner Black Panther is returning to the big screen. This will be a one-week engagement from February 1-7 across 250 participating AMC Theatres locations. The best part is that tickets are free for everyone. There will also be two showings per day at each participating theater!
United Negro College Fund
The Walt Disney Company is also giving a $1.5 million grant to support UNCF (United Negro College Fund) in furthering its mission to help minority students access and move to and through college. For 75 years, UNCF has been providing scholarships to students in need. This grant is also part of The Walt Disney Company’s longstanding commitment to diverse communities. It also is part of its commitment to expanding the pipeline of talent.
“Black Panther is groundbreaking for many reasons, including the rich diversity of voices behind its success,” said Robert A. Iger, chairman and chief executive officer, The Walt Disney Company. “The story also showcases the power of knowledge to change the world for the better, and the importance of ensuring everyone has access to it. We’re proud to provide thousands of free screenings of Black Panther in hopes it will continue to inspire audiences, and to support UNCF with a $1.5 million grant to make the dream of higher education a reality for more students.”
UNCF scholarships and other programs
UNCF (United Negro College Fund) is the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization. To serve youth, the community and the nation, UNCF supports students’ education and development through scholarships and other programs. It also strengthens its 37 member colleges and universities, and advocates for the importance of minority education and college readiness.
“We know that providing aspiring young minority talent with scholarships and professional development opportunities is vital to making their dreams a reality,” said UNCF President and CEO Dr. Michael Lomax. “UNCF is grateful for The Walt Disney Company’s enduring commitment to expanding these types of opportunities, and we’re excited to continue to do so through our Walt Disney Company/UNCF Corporate Scholars Program. I recall the excitement we all had when Black Panther was first released and it’s fantastic that Disney is bringing the record-breaking movie back to the big screen so that we can relive that excitement. Wakanda Forever!”
Oscar Nominations
Black Panther, the global cultural phenomenon that shattered box office records and finished first at the North American box office in 2018, picked up seven Oscar® nominations, including Best Picture, Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, Best Original Music Score, Best Original Song, Best Sound Mixing and Best Sound Editing. The film was also honored at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. It earned two Actor® awards, including Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
For free tickets to the Black Panther showings and a list of AMC participating theaters, visit WeTicketIt.com/BlackPanther.
Source Credit: The Walt Disney Company
Image Credit: UNCF
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