Photos from Bombshell Nationwide Event

The premiere of Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story saw the classic film star steal the show one last time. Her story surfaces at a timely moment, of course, building on the momentum of #metoo and Time’s Up in Hollywood through Alexandra Dean’s thoughtful documentary. It was screened to a packed auditorium at BFI as well as 70 other venues nationwide.

International Women’s Day formed the perfect backdrop for a story of this nature and it was a particularly fitting moment when Konnie Huq took to the stage for a discussion + Q&A with director Alexandra Dean and executive producer Susan Sarandon. Sarandon. The after-film discussion was broadcast live to all 70 venues and is sure to leave a lasting memory for those in attendance.

Take a look at the photos from the film below. 

Heather Stewart, Creative Director at the BFI

Laura Haynes, Chair at UN Women

Anna Godas, CEO at Dogwoof

Konnie Huq, Presenter

Alexandra Dean, Director, with Susan Sarandon, Executive Producer

Alexandra Dean, Susan Sarandon and Konnie Huq

Susan Sarandon and Sir Ian McKellen

Oli Harbottle, Head of Distribution and Acquisitions at Dogwoof, with Susan Sarandon, Alexandra Dean and Anna Godas