The AFI Fest to conclude with a screening of 'King Richard' starring Will Smith
The AFI Fest to conclude with a screening of 'King Richard' starring Will Smith
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King Richard, a Warner Bros. Pictures film starring Will Smith as the father of tennis champions Venus and Serena Williams, will conclude AFI Fest on Nov. 14 at Hollywood's TCL Chinese Theatre.

The film had its worldwide debut at the Telluride Film Festival earlier this month, directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green from a story by Zach Baylin. Stephen Farber of The Hollywood Reporter hailed the picture as "a wonderful family tale." In addition to Smith, Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, Tony Goldwyn, and Jon Bernthal star. Isha Price, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, James Lassiter, Jada Pinkett Smith, Adam Merims, Lynn Harris, Allan Mandelbaum, Jon Mone, and Peter Dodd served as executive producers for Tim White and Trevor White's Star Thrower Entertainment and Smith's business Westbrook.

“Inspiring audience is an important part of AFI's objective, and King Richard sets the bar high this year,” said Sarah Harris, AFI Festivals' director of programming. “Movies frequently come through when we need them the most, and this film comes at the right time to encourage young people that nothing is out of reach and that with patience and drive, they can impact future generations.” As previously announced, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s tick…tick…BOOM! opens AFI Fest on Nov. 10. The hybrid event will feature both in-person and virtual screenings and events. Among the offerings will be a gala event celebrating AFI Life Achievement honoree Julie Andrews. King Richard will be released in U.S. theatres and on HBO Max on Nov. 19.

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