The world was saddened this week when news was announced that actor Chadwick Boseman had died.
Chadwick was perhaps best known for starring as the Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and roles in Da 5 Bloods, 21 Bridges and Get On Up among others.
Honouring his talent and bringing the local film community together, Abu Dhabi’s cinema space is set to host an online screening showing one of the actors best performances.
A free screening of Marshall will be shown on September 5 at 7.30pm, where you’ll be able to watch the film and discuss it with other viewers in the comments live.
To join in there are a few things you’ll need and steps you have to take first.
You’ll need a Netflix account, a laptop or desktop computer, a working internet connection and to download the Netflix Party extension.
Go to www.netflixparty.com to download the extension and install it on your browser.
Next go to www.cinemaspace-abudhabi.splashthat.com and RSVP to the Netflix Party invite and you’ll receive an email with a link so that you can join.
Once you click the link, you’ll need to hit the NP button on your browser which will then sync your video with everyone else’s, and add a chat box so you can talk to your fellow film fans.
So what about the film that’s showing?
Marshall tells the story of Thurgood Marshall (Boseman), a lawyer working to fight against racial prejudice who takes on a case to defend an African American man accused of assault.
We’ll be watching, join us if you want to see it too.
For more information visit www.cinemaspace-abudhabi.splashthat.com.
