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Free Screening of Thrilling Post-Apocalyptic Film '40 Acres'

6/25/2025

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In "40 Acres," a gripping Canadian post-apocalyptic thriller, Danielle Deadwyler leads a family battling for survival against the backdrop of plagues and civil unrest. Directed by R.T. Thorne, this powerful film will be showcased for free at the Newark Museum of Art on Wednesday, ahead of its nationwide debut on July 2, as part of the Newark Black Film Festival celebrating diverse Black narratives.

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In "40 Acres," a gripping Canadian post-apocalyptic thriller, Danielle Deadwyler leads a family battling for survival against the backdrop of plagues and civil unrest. Directed by R.T. Thorne, this powerful film will be showcased for free at the Newark Museum of Art on Wednesday, ahead of its nationwide debut on July 2, as part of the Newark Black Film Festival celebrating diverse Black narratives.