Seeking Mavis Beacon

Friday, August 30 - Thursday, September 19, 2024

Friday, August 30 at 7:30 p.m.: Q&A with creators Jazmin Renee Jones and Olivia McKayla Ross moderated by Peyton Dix

Saturday, August 31 at 7:30 p.m.: Q&A with creators Jazmin Renee Jones and Olivia McKayla Ross

Please note that there are additional showtimes of SEEKING MAVIS BEACON that screen with open captions (on-screen display of dialogue and sounds). For those showtimes, click here.

The most recognizable woman in technology lives in our collective imagination. Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing taught millions globally, but the software’s Haitian-born cover model vanished decades ago. Two DIY detectives search for the model while posing questions about identity and artificial intelligence.

“Affecting and haunting…Jones’ feat comes from making what
matters to her, matter for everyone watching.” – Variety

Official Selection: Sundance Film Festival

• Country USA
• Running Time 102 minutes
• Format DCP
• Distributor Neon
• Director Jazmin Jones
• Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil, Closed Captioning

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