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Events

The Fisherman

Date & Time

Fri. Aug. 07, 2026 7 PM-9 PM
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Location Main Campus | Law Building

Parking at Beck Garage
Drop off at Beck Building

Film Information

Theater Brown Auditorium Theater, digital
Directed by Zoey Martinson
Year 2024
Length 108 minutes
Country Ghana
Language English

Part of the series “The Popcorn List,” a showcase of theatrical screenings of independent films with story-driven narratives.

Call for Questions 713-639-7531

Email Your Questions [email protected]

Events

The Fisherman

Date & Time

Fri. Aug. 07, 2026 7 PM-9 PM
This event has passed

Location Main Campus | Law Building

Parking at Beck Garage
Drop off at Beck Building

Film Information

Theater Brown Auditorium Theater, digital
Directed by Zoey Martinson
Year 2024
Length 108 minutes
Country Ghana
Language English

Part of the series “The Popcorn List,” a showcase of theatrical screenings of independent films with story-driven narratives.
In this Venice Film Festival–winning feast of magical realist comedy, aging Ghanaian Atta Oko sets his sights on finally having his own boat and becoming the envy of his village. He’ll just need help from a dead talking fish.
Tickets
  • $9 general admission; $7 MFAH members, students with ID, seniors (65+)
Plan Your Visit

Call for Questions 713-639-7531

Email Your Questions [email protected]

Underwriting for the Film Department is provided by Tenaris and American Friends of Fundacion Proa Inc., The Robert Frank Foundation, Nina and Michael Zilkha, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Houston, Laurence P. Unger and Ben Hobratsch, and the Vaughn Foundation.
 
Generous funding is provided by the Foundation for Independent Media Arts; Lois Chiles; Franci Neely; Joanie Patrick and Stephen Bettencourt; Ellen A. Yarrell; and ILEX Foundation.