Co-presented with the Englert Theater, celebrating Iowa City Pride!

Purchase tickets through the Englert Theatre!
Public: $15 General Admission (plus fees)
FilmScene members: $10 General Admission tickets, with members-only code: SIR IAN

“The film exudes a personal warmth springing from the fact that most of it is told in Sir Ian's own words."
- Deborah Young, Hollywood Reporter

From Sherlock Holmes to Gandalf, Sir Ian McKellen has played a remarkable number of influential roles. But one of his most important has been off-screen. FilmScene and The Englert Theatre are excited to present this intimate look at the legendary actor in celebration of Iowa City Pride.

Constructed around a 14-hour interview, the film uncovers the remarkable story of actor Sir Ian McKellen. From his upbringing living through the second World War, working through repertory and West End theatre, becoming a pioneering stage star, coming out and being a leader in the campaign for equality, to his mainstream film breakouts as Magneto and Gandalf. His work and influence transcends generations, celebrated here in this fully authorized insight.

The film features unprecedented access to private photo albums, a wealth of never-before-seen archive material, including diaries written when he was 12, and exclusive behind the scenes of theatre shows and films, alongside his personal thoughts on a life long lived.