“The Zookeeper’s Wife” tells the true story of one working wife and mother who became a hero to hundreds during World War II. The historical drama is scheduled to play at the historic Marion Palace Theatre May 5 through May 7.
Focus Features provides a synopsis of the powerful movie:
“The Zookeeper’s Wife” is a real-life story of one working wife and mother who became a hero to hundreds during World War II. In 1939 Poland, Antonina Żabińska (portrayed by two-time Academy Award nominee Jessica Chastain) and her husband, Dr. Jan Żabiński have the Warsaw Zoo flourishing under his stewardship and her care.
When their country is invaded by the Germans, Jan and Antonina are stunned – and forced to report to the Reich’s newly appointed chief zoologist. To fight back on their own terms, Antonina and Jan covertly begin working with the Resistance – and put into action plans to save lives out of what has become the Warsaw Ghetto, with Antonina putting herself and even her children at great risk.
“The Zookeeper’s Wife” is rated PG-13 for for thematic elements, disturbing images, violence, brief sexuality, nudity and smoking. Running time 2 hours, 7 minutes. Show times are:
- Friday, May 5 @ 7:30pm
- Saturday, May 6 @ 2pm & 7:30pm
- Sunday, May 7 @ 7:30pm
Concessions are available including candy bars for $1 and 20 oz. Pepsi products, popcorn and boxed theatre candy for $2 each.
Admission prices are $4 for all ages and $2 for current 2016-2017 PCAA members presenting a valid membership card. For more information call the Marion Palace Theatre Box Office at 740-383-2101 or visit www.marionpalace.org.
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