Cinema + Conversation: Montmartre

Cinema + Conversation: Montmartre is an evening combining French-inspired cuisine, film, and discussion at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The program begins with dinner at Sweet Home Cafe, followed by a 7:00 p.m. screening of *Montmartre* in the Oprah Winfrey Theater and a moderated conversation with members of the film’s creative team and cast.

The film follows Jo, a woman feeling increasingly disconnected from her life, who travels to Paris’s Montmartre neighborhood. There, she meets Toussaint, a poetry-, magic-, and romance-loving tour guide. As their relationship develops, art, culture, and love help Jo rediscover a passion for life.

When: Friday, November 13, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Schedule: The French-inspired dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. The film screening starts at 7:00 p.m., followed by a moderated conversation.

Venue: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Location: Concourse, Sweet Home Cafe, and the Oprah Winfrey Theater

Tickets: $10

Lineup: The post-screening conversation features writer and director Leon Hendrix III, producer Maurice D. Hendrix, and stars Ito Aghayere and Jesse Williams.

Film: *Montmartre*

Run time: 1 hour, 43 minutes

Ages: Not Rated (NR). Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Event type: After Five, Culinary Arts, Films, and Lectures & Discussions