June 30, 2026
SE7EN (1995) – AFI Movie Club
A dark descent into the deadly sins from director David Fincher, SE7EN (1995) features central performances from Brad Pitt and AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Morgan Freeman as the two detectives on the trail of a serial killer. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about SE7EN. Where to stream SE7EN SE7EN - Reelgood
May 25, 2026
GLORY (1989) – AFI Movie Club
A powerful tale of the Union Army’s first African American regiment in the Civil War, GLORY (1989) was directed by AFI Conservatory alum Edward Zwick (AFI Class of 1975), edited by Steven Rosenblum (AFI Class of 1976) and stars two AFI Life Achievement Award recipients – Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman. The film marked the big screen debut for...
February 24, 2026
AMISTAD (1997) – AFI Movie Club
Chronicling a touchstone true legal case sometimes referred to as a turning point in the American perspective on slavery, AMISTAD (1997) is brought to the screen by a stellar ensemble cast led by Djimon Hounsou, Anthony Hopkins, Matthew McConaughey and AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Morgan Freeman – one of three honorees responsible for shining...
January 21, 2026
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1994) – AFI Movie Club
Appearing on the American Film Institute’s 10th anniversary edition list of the greatest films of all time as well as its list of the most inspirational narratives, THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1994) stars Tim Robbins and AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Morgan Freeman as inmates in a Maine prison whose camaraderie helps them to retain their...
December 23, 2025
THE DARK KNIGHT (2008) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by Christopher Nolan, featuring cinematography by AFI Alum Wally Pfister (AFI Class of 1988) and starring AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Morgan Freeman opposite a stellar cast led by Christian Bale and a transformative performance from Heath Ledger, THE DARK KNIGHT (2008) was recognized in the year of its release with an AFI AWARD, naming it...
October 25, 2025
MILLION DOLLAR BABY (2004) – AFI Movie Club
Brought to the screen by two recipients of the AFI Life Achievement Award – Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman – MILLION DOLLAR BABY (2004) was honored in the year of its release with an AFI AWARD, recognizing it among the most outstanding motion pictures of year. According to the official rationale, “MILLION DOLLAR BABY is...
October 21, 2025
UNFORGIVEN (1992) – AFI Movie Club
Appearing on AFI’s list of the greatest American movies of all time – and again on the 10th anniversary edition – as well as among the top 10 westerns ever produced, UNFORGIVEN (1992) was brought to the screen by AFI Life Achievement honoree Clint Eastwood, who directed, produced and starred in the story of a...
April 20, 2025
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (2012) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by Christopher Nolan and featuring cinematography by AFI Alum Wally Pfister (AFI Class of 1988), THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (2012) was recognized in the year of its release with an AFI AWARD, naming it among the most outstanding motion pictures of year. According to the official rationale, “THE DARK KNIGHT RISES leaves the superhero...
April 18, 2024
Meryl Streep, Morgan Freeman, Naomi Watts and Reese Witherspoon Among Presenters at AFI’s Tribute to Nicole Kidman
Today, AFI announced that Meryl Streep, Morgan Freeman, Naomi Watts and Reese Witherspoon will be among the presenters at the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute in honor of Nicole Kidman, with Streep – recipient of the 32nd AFI Life Achievement Award – presenting the highest award for a career in film to Kidman. “Nicole...
June 6, 2023
ROBIN HOOD: PRINCE OF THIEVES (1991) – AFI Movie Club
Returning to a cinematic Sherwood Forest with a raucous and rousing retelling of the legendary outlaw’s exploits, ROBIN HOOD: PRINCE OF THIEVES (1991) features Kevin Costner in the title role, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as the Lady Marian and Alan Rickman as the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham, with AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Morgan Freeman joining...
February 28, 2022
LEAN ON ME (1989) – AFI Movie Club
The true story of “Crazy” Joe Clark’s distinctive disciplinary style at a New Jersey high school, LEAN ON ME (1989) stars AFI Life Achievement honoree Morgan Freeman. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream LEAN ON ME LEAN ON ME - Reelgood GET THE LATEST FROM AFI MOVIE CLUB AFI Movie Club is a global, virtual...
February 26, 2021
Morgan Freeman Pays Tribute to Cicely Tyson in AFI AWARDS 2020 Benediction
On Feb. 26, AFI wrapped its celebration of AFI AWARDS 2020 with a virtual benediction delivered by AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Morgan Freeman. Addressing the global AFI Movie Club audience, Freeman honored Cicely Tyson, who helped shape AFI in its early years as a member of the AFI Board of Trustees and was a…
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