The Children Act

THE CHILDREN ACT stars two-time Academy Award-winner Emma Thompson in a riveting performance as Fiona Maye, a British High Court judge who, in the midst of a marital crisis, must rule on a life-changing legal case concerning the survival of a teenage boy. At issue is whether to order a blood transfusion for the boy (Fionn Whitehead), a Jehovah’s Witness who, just months short of his eighteenth birthday, is refusing on religious grounds the procedure that would save his life. Adapted by Ian McEwan from his own novel, and directed by Richard Eyre (NOTES ON A SCANDAL), THE CHILDREN ACT is a deeply affecting portrait of strength, devotion, and love, with Emma Thompson giving one of the very best performances of her career. (Closed captioning and audio description are available for this film.)

Note: We do not have any open caption screenings of this program on the schedule.