Free Screening of Victoria and Abdul

Select AARP members and a guest are invited to a free pre-release screening of  Victoria and Abdul, starring Judi Dench and Ali Fazal.

Based on journalist Shrabani Basu’s book Victoria & Abdul: The True Story of the Queen’s Closest Confidant, which brought to light the long-hidden history of Victoria and Abdul from their own diaries and journals. The extraordinary true story of the amazing and unlikely friendship between Queen Victoria (Judi Dench) and a young clerk, Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal), who becomes her teacher, her spiritual advisor, and her devoted friend. The unprecedented and unlikely relationship causes a battle royale within the royal household, pitting the Queen against court and family.

Rated PG-13 for some thematic elements and language. ​

• Free Screening of Victoria and AbdulTuesday, September 26, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.AMC Hoffman Center 22: 206 Swamp Fox Rd Alexandria VA 22314The event is free and registration is required, please register online here

Attendees are encourage to bring non-perishable food items to the screening. We will be collecting food items for ALIVE, the largest safety net for the needy in the City of Alexandria, addressing needs for those less fortunate in the community.