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Earhart Remembered in Movie and in Atchison

Posted by: Bobby Bierley
Email: bierley@nbcactionnews.com
Last Update: 10/23 8:03 pm
Hilary Swank as Amelia Earhart in "Amelia" ((photo courtesy Fox Searchlight Pictures))
Hilary Swank as Amelia Earhart in "Amelia" ((photo courtesy Fox Searchlight Pictures))
ATCHISON, Kan. – Members of the legendary Ninety-Nines, the females-only aviation group begun by Amelia Earhart in 1929, will be in Atchison on Friday, October 23rd, to help celebrate the release of Fox Searchlight’s new biopic "Amelia".

The film, starring Hilllary Swank ("Million Dollar Baby"), details the life of the pioneer aviatrix, who mysteriously disappeared on the final stretch of a record-breaking round-the-world flight.

The Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum will be unveiling an exhibit featuring props, costumes, and mementos from the film. Earlier in the month, the props were dedicated in a ceremony in New York City, attended by Hillary Swank, the film’s director, Mira Nair ("Monsoon Wedding"), and Susan Larson, current president of the Ninety-Nines (the title originally held by Earhart herself).

At the unveiling in Atchison, Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum representative Carole Sutton will be on-hand, as well as the coordinator of the Amelia Earhart festival, Jacque Pregont.

"Amelia" will also be debuting at the Royal Theatre during the event.

Tickets are $10 per person, which includes a ticket to see the film and admission to the museum. For more information, or to reserve tickets, call the museum at (913) 367-4217.

"Ameila" Showtimes at Local Theatres

AMC Independence 20
19200 E 39th St. South
Independence, MO 64057

Thursday Night - 12:01 a.m.

Friday and Saturday - 09:50am, 12:25pm, 3:10pm, 5:50pm, 8:25pm, 11:05pm

Sunday - 9:50am, 12:25pm, 3:10pm, 5:50pm, 8:25pm
AMC Studio 30
12075 So Strang Line Rd.
Olathe, KS 66062

Thursday Night - 12:01am

Friday and Saturday - 11:35am, 2:10pm, 4:50pm, 7:40pm, 10:25pm
Fork & Screen - 10:00am, 12:45pm, 3:45pm, 7:00pm, 10:00pm

Sunday - 10:00am, 11:35am, 12:45pm, 2:10pm, 3:45pm, 4:50pm 7:00pm, 7:40pm, 10:00pm, 10:20pm
AMC Town Center 20
11701 Nall Avenue
Leawood, KS 66211

Friday and Saturday - 11:45am, 2:30pm, 5:15pm, 8:00pm, 10:45pm

Sunday -11:45am, 2:30pm, 5:15pm, 8:00pm, 10:45pm
Cinemark Merriam
5500 Antioch
Merriam, KS 66202

Thursday Night 12:01 a.m.

Friday and Saturday – 11:50am, 2:25pm, 5:00pm, 7:35pm, 10:15pm

Sunday - 11:50am, 2:25pm, 5:00pm, 7:35pm, 10:15pm
Cinemark Palace at the Plaza
500 Nichols Road
Kansas City, MO 64112

Friday and Saturday 1:10pm, 4:00pm, 7:40pm, 10:15pm

Sunday - 1:10pm, 4:00pm, 7:40pm, 10:15pm
Phoenix Theatres Legends Stadium 14
1841 Village West Parkway
Kansas City, KS 66111

Friday and Saturday - 12:00pm, 2:35pm, 5:15pm, 8pm, 10:35pm

Sunday - 12:00pm, 2:35pm, 5:15pm, 7:50pm, 10:15pm
Glenwood Arts
9575 Metcalf
Overland Park, KS 66212

Friday and Saturday - 12:30pm, 3:10pm, 5:35pm, 8:05pm

Sunday - 12:30pm, 3:10pm, 5:35pm


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