International Film Screening: Mr. Burton

The true story of how Port Talbot schoolmaster Philip Burton inspired his young pupil Richard Jenkins – setting him on a path to becoming the greatest star Wales has ever produced.

Mr. Burton tells the true story of the relationship between Port Talbot schoolmaster Philip Burton and a wild young schoolboy called Richard Jenkins, the son of a wayward drunk. Richard dreamed of becoming an actor, but his ambitions were in danger of being derailed by a combination of family trouble, the pressure of war, and his own lack of discipline. Mr. Burton recognized the raw talent in his pupil, becoming his tutor, strict taskmaster and eventually his adoptive father.

TWO SCREENINGS:  4pm and 7pm
Saturday, October 17th
Jarvis Conservatory
Tickets are $15