QUIZ LADY Special Screenings

Screening introduced by director Jessica Yu

Humdrum homebody Annie (Awkwafina) loves only two things, her pug Mr. Linguini and her favorite game show, CAN’T STOP THE QUIZ. In fact, she’s never missed an episode, turning into a trivia savant over the years. But when her gambling addicted mother absconds to Macau, a vengeful bookie kidnaps Mr. Linguini, holding him hostage until the debts can be repaid. Reluctantly reuniting with her older sister Jenny (Sandra Oh), a capricious oddball stuck in a state of whimsy and arrested development, the duo plot a way to get Jenny on CAN’T STOP THE QUIZ to make the money back and save her precious pooch. Awkwafina and Oh have irresistible chemistry as the ultimate odd couple, bringing bickering sisters to new heights under the steady hand of Academy Award® winner director Jessica Yu who imparts this winning comedy with equal measures of humor and heart. The delightful film also co-stars Will Ferrell, Jason Schwarzman, Holland Taylor and Tony Hale. –Abbie Algar

The AFI FEST screening of QUIZ LADY is in partnership with Disney. The screening will take place at the El Capitan Theater. You will receive an email confirmation of your reservation via our ticketing platform, however that is not your official ticket. On the day of the screening, please pick up your ticket at Will Call at the El Capitan Theater located at 6838 Hollywood Blvd.