

But what does that really mean? What does it mean to you? We read and hear that we are royalty all the time. As part of the global Asia Society, which was founded more than 60 years ago in New York City, ASSC has launched many creative initiatives and programs addressing current issues of importance across the fields of the arts, culture, policy, business, and education.New Stone, New Throne king priest nobility double crown-these are terms we hear all the time. ASSC has played a pivotal role through creative programs and activities in increasing shared knowledge, enhancing dialogue, and furthering cultural exchanges transcending regional boundaries. Through exhibitions and public programs, Asia Society provides a forum for the issues and viewpoints reflected in both traditional and contemporary Asian art and in Asia today.Įstablished in Los Angeles in 1985, Asia Society Southern California (ASSC) is ideally situated at the gateway to the Asia-Pacific region. Rockefeller 3rd, and a contemporary art collection. The Asia Society Museum Collection comprises a traditional art collection, including the initial bequests of Mr. Learn more about the Asia Society at the Movies initiative.Īsia Society Museum presents a wide range of traditional, modern, and contemporary exhibitions of Asian and Asian American art, taking new approaches to familiar masterpieces and introducing under-recognized arts and artists. This initiative also serves to deepen understanding of Asian cultures-a core part of Asia Society’s mission since its creation.
#Born to be a king series#
The series builds on Asia Society’s long and rich history of film programming. Asia Society at the Movies celebrates established and emerging voices, contemporary films and classics, and documentaries.

This screening is made possible by Lola Films.Īsia Society is proud to present Asia Society at the Movies, a new series of film screenings and conversations showcasing a broad range of films and filmmakers from across Asia and the Asian diaspora. For any further questions, reach out to program is presented by Asia Society Museum and Asia Society Southern California as part of Asia Society at the Movies, a series that showcases a broad range of films and filmmakers from across Asia and the Asian diaspora. The film is not available to stream in any other countries not listed as an authorized region. This film screening via Eventive is only available in the following authorized regions: United States of America, Australia, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, and Switzerland. Viewing instructions for the film will be emailed to all registrants.
#Born to be a king for free#
Register for free via Eventive to stream this film. Main Cast: Ed Skrein, Hermione Corfield, Rawkan Binbella, Ruben Ochandiano, Abdullah Ali, Celyn Jones, Sam Adewunmi, Laurence Fox, Kenneth Cranham Producers: Andres Vicente Gomez, Marco Gomez, Stuart Sutherland, Abdullah Al Nafeesah They will be joined in conversation by Asia Society President and CEO Kevin Rudd. New York time about the film with two people who are intimately familiar with the story: HRH Prince Turki Al-Faisal, the son of King Faisal, and HRH Princess Reema Al Saud, the Saudi Ambassador to the United States and granddaughter of King Faisal.

Faisal ultimately became the hugely popular king of Saudi Arabia (1964-1975), implementing modernization and reform.įollowing the screening, join us for a special conversation on Monday, November 1 at 8 p.m. In London, he negotiates with some of the preeminent figures of the age, including Lord Curzon and Winston Churchill, while forming a friendship with Princess Mary who helps guide him through the corridors of power.Ī coming-of-age story, the film chronicles the beginning of Faisal’s diplomatic career and ambitions. In the frenetic post-WWI atmosphere, Faisal becomes the first Saudi royal to visit the UK on a politically precarious trip lasting five months. Register Nowĭirected by Agustí Villaronga, Born a King (2019) tells the extraordinary true story of 13-year-old Faisal, the younger son of the first King of Saudi Arabia, who in 1919 is sent on a diplomatic mission to secure the formation of his country. New York time, Born a King will be available to stream, with a 24-hour viewing window once the screening has started.
