Name: Becoming King
Start: 2026-02-19T19:00:00-08:00
Location: Auburn Odd Fellows

Cinema at the State Presents
Becoming King
Featuring behind-the-scenes footage, intimate home videos and interviews with friends and mentors like Ava DuVernay (SELMA Director), Lee Daniels, George Lucas, and Oprah Winfrey. The film follows Oyelowo from his humble beginnings in Nigeria to the long, grueling road toward the role of a lifetime and a destiny fulfilled. David Oyelowo was the NAACP Image Awards winner for his role in SELMA, as well as a nominee for BAFTA, Golden Globe® and SAG awards.
Q&A following the film via Zoom with film director Jessica Oyelowo.
Running time: 1h 6m
Thursday, February 19, 2026
7:00 PM
Location— Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226½ Lincoln Way in Auburn
Tickets: $12 Adults, $10 Seniors and Kids under 12 ($2 fees included)
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