King Arthur's Night

Chivalry and valour, romance and magic, faith and friendship: These are the virtues embedded in the mythology of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and they’re at the heart of John Bolton’s film of Niall McNeil and Marcus Youssef’s musical staging… a self-referential piece that has accrued yet more levels of complexity in the movie, which contrives to be both a dramatic rendition of the play and a documentary about its own production. Niall — who has Down Syndrome — and Marcus (who doesn’t) collaborated on a script that combines legend and autobiography. McNeil plays Arthur to Youssef’s Merlin, but just as Camelot is unmistakably Harrison Hot Springs, their scenes are as much (or more) about Niall and Marcus. Director John Bolton (Aim for the Roses; The Lake) pops up as director John Bolton. The film joyfully reframes a classical narrative through the prisms of disability, inclusivity, and imagination.

Jul 11: Q&A with filmmakers

The July 12 and July 18 screenings are Relaxed Screenings. Relaxed Screenings are open to anyone who could benefit from a more casual, supportive and laid-back experience. Learn More

Spellbinding … Unique … Unmissable … For those looking to watch a doc that sensitively explores community and culture through the eyes and minds of people who are often disregarded throughout history and society, King Arthur’s Night is the Holy Grail.

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