Opening the series at the Hammer on December 2 is Dolemite is My Name starring Eddie Murphy, who will be a part of a discussion following the screening. Other highlights include Parasite with director Bong Joon-ho on December 4, The Farewell with director Lulu Wang on December 9, Booksmart with director Olivia Wilde on December 10, and Judy with Renee Zellweger on December 16.
MoMA Contenders 2019 Schedule:
- Monday, December 2, 7:30 p.m., Dolemite is My Name with Eddie Murphy
- Tuesday, December 3, 7:30 p.m., The Report with Scott Z. Burns
- Wednesday, December 4, 7:30 p.m., Parasite with Bong Joon-ho
- Thursday, December 5, 7:30 p.m., One Child Nation with Nanfu Wang
- Monday, December 9, 7:30 p.m., The Farewell with Lulu Wang
- Tuesday, December 10, 7:30 p.m., Booksmart with Olivia Wilde
- Wednesday, December 11, 7:30 p.m., The Irishman with Sebastian Maniscalco (intro)
- Thursday, December 12, 7:30 p.m., Marriage Story with Laura Dern
- Monday, December 16, 7:30 p.m., Judy with Renée Zellweger
- Tuesday, December 17, 7:30 p.m., Monos with Alejandro Landes
Check the Hammer website for details and updates.
Tickets $20 general public / $10 for Hammer members.