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Member Movie Day: The Boys in the Boat

Sat. Jan. 6, 2024      12:45 & 4 p.m.

SIFF Cinema Uptown | 511 Queen Ann Ave N., Seattle | Map

Member Admission: $12 | Includes free small popcorn

Guests enjoy a free punch-out Husky magnet set, along with discounted admission, free popcorn and more!

The UW Alumni Association and the UW Retirement Association invite you to watch history unfold at these members-only screenings of “The Boys in The Boat,” the highly anticipated silver-screen adaptation directed by George Clooney. Don’t miss this inspirational true story of the 1936 UW crew team that overcame adversity to shock the rowing world and battle for gold at the Summer Olympics in Berlin.

In addition to discounted tickets and free popcorn, audience members can expect behind-the-scenes trivia and a limited edition commemorative punch-out magnet set — perfect for displaying your Husky pride!

“The Boys in the Boat” is rated PG-13 for language and smoking. Seating is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests who require disability accommodations should contact the UWAA. UWAA and UWRA members may register up to three guests.

*Dec. 18 update: This event is SOLD OUT. 


About the movie

“Boys” on the big screen

The story of the 1936 UW rowing team was saved from obscurity is nearly as compelling as the story itself. UW Magazine traces how the tale moved from memory to bestselling book to major motion picture.


“Boys in the Boat”: a story with depth

New York Times bestselling author Daniel James Brown recalls his 14-year journey pulling together the book that would become the feature film.


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