
Octavia Spencer Is Buying Movie Tickets So Kids Can See “Black Panther”
Isn't that nice? Octavia Spencer is buying movie tickets for those who are financially unable to, so they can see the film "Black Panther".
Photo Credit: @OCTAVIASPENCER INSTAGRAM
Octavia Spencer is hoping to repeat the kind gesture she did for single parents and struggling families last year: buying out a theater for a free show.
A couple of days ago, Spencer took to Instagram to share her thoughts about Black Panther.
“I will be in [Mississippi] when this movie opens. I think I will buy out a theatre in an underserved community there to ensure that all our brown children can see themselves as a superhero. I will let you know where and when Mississippi. Stay tuned,” said Spencer.
Though it’s merely a thought for her now, Spencer has been known for following through on her word.
For Dorothy Mary and Katherine. #hiddenfigures? thank you SAG/AFTRA #ensembleAward #loveWins A post shared by Octavia Spencer (@octaviaspencer) on
Last year, she bought movie tickets for the Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures, the filmed highlighting three African-American mathematician women who contributed to the success of NASA during the Space Race in the 60s. Spencer’s motive for buying the tickets was to help families who couldn’t afford a ticket to watch the film, inspired by the financial struggles of her mother.
“Tomorrow I’ve bought the 8 PM showing of #hiddenfigures the rave Baldwin hills. If you know a family in need that would like to see our movie but can’t afford it have them come. It’s first-come-first-served. My mom would not have been able to afford to take me and my siblings. So, I’m honoring her and all single parents this #mlkweekend Pass the word,” said Spencer.
Octavia Spencer is said to be reuniting with The Help director Tate Taylor to star in Ma as a “psychologically killer.” The film will be produced by the creators of Insidious, The Purge, and Get Out.
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