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Award Season Film: Mary Queen of Scots

On the Coastal Eye Care Screen

Sponsored by H&R Block of Ellsworth

Thursday, 6:00pm, Friday, 1:00pm (closed caption)

(2018. UK. 1hr, 42min. Directed by Josie Rourke. R.) H&R Block Ellsworth sponsors this British historical epic which was twice nominated for the 2019 Oscars. The film explores the turbulent life of the charismatic Mary Stuart (Saoirse Ronan). Queen of France at 16 and widowed at 18, Mary defies pressure to remarry. Instead, she returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. But Scotland and England fall under the rule of the compelling Elizabeth I (Margot Robbie). Each young Queen beholds her "sister" in fear and fascination. Rivals in power and in love, and female regents in a masculine world, the two must decide how to play the game of marriage versus independence. Determined to rule as much more than a figurehead, Mary asserts her claim to the English throne, threatening Elizabeth's sovereignty. Betrayal, rebellion, and conspiracies within each court imperil both thrones - and change the course of history. With David Tennant, Guy Pearce and Adrian Lester.

$8 Adults, $7 Seniors/Students, $6 Grand Members/Matinee General Admission

Tickets available at the box office.