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Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (12A) (AD)

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Naomi Ackie in I Wanna Dance With Somebody

Naomi Ackie dazzles in this biopic charting the meteoric rise of superstar Whitney Houston. 

Naomi Ackie stars as the multifaceted woman behind one of the most iconic voices of all time in this eye-opening biopic of Whitney Houston. In a tale that charts Whitney's ascent from New Jersey choir girl to international superstardom, experience iconic hits and performances from a soundtrack that will have you tapping your feet. 

Please be aware that ‘Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ contains a sequence of flashing lights which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.

2022, US, dir. Kasi Lemmons, 144 min 

 

Captioned Screening: Please note, the screenings on the following dates are HOH Captioned:

• Saturday 31 Dec at 3pm in Cinema 2

• Sunday 1 Jan at 3pm in Cinema 2

• Wednesday 4 Jan at 5:20pm in Cinema 2

 

There is audio description available for this title. We provide audio description using the Dolby Screentalk system. The film soundtrack comes through the speakers in the usual way and a recorded narrator explains what is happening on screen through personal headphones. Please ask a member of staff for a set of headphones.

Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.