Eighty-five years later, Charlie Chaplin’s The Great Dictator still lands with urgency and heart. A bold move when it premiered, it became Chaplin’s biggest box office success, earning five Academy Award nominations and acclaim that endures to this day—including a 92% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. At once a satire and a plea for our shared humanity, the film invites us to laugh, reflect, and witness Chaplin’s first-ever speaking role, culminating in one of cinema’s most powerful calls for unity. Grand Performances is honored to screen this timeless classic under the stars.
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Schedule:
6:30pm – Film Begins
9:00pm – End of show
This program is made possible in part by AARP, our community partners at Yelp LA, a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture.