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Betty White, known for her iconic role as Rose on The Golden Girls, has had a remarkable career in television. In addition to her on-screen success, White broke barriers as the first female sitcom producer and the first woman to win an Emmy award. With nearly a century of entertainment experience under her belt, celebrating her 100th birthday is truly significant. Fans of Betty White, a unanimous group, can join in the celebration of her extraordinary life at local movie theaters.
Today, select theaters across the United States will be showing Betty White: 100 Years Young, a special documentary film presented by Fathom Events. The film will showcase clips from White’s extensive television career, featuring highlights from shows like The Golden Girls, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and her appearances on Saturday Night Live, among others. Viewers can also expect exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from her TV projects and glimpses into her personal life, leading up to a firsthand look at White’s actual centennial birthday celebration.
The film is set to include appearances by a host of celebrities, including Ryan Reynolds, Tina Fey, Robert Redford, Lin Manuel-Miranda, Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Jay Leno, Carol Burnett, Craig Ferguson, Jimmy Kimmel, Valerie Bertinelli, James Corden, Wendy Malick, and Jennifer Love Hewitt.
I’m going BIG for my birthday – right to the BIG SCREEN! Get your tickets and join me by clicking here:https://t.co/qXoSO2BYM3
— Betty White (@BettyMWhite) December 17, 2021
Filmmaker Boettcher expressed, “We didn’t want this day to pass without bringing together all the people that love her, from her co-stars and friends to her many millions of fans of all ages, to celebrate her 100th birthday with an entertaining and loving look at what makes Betty a national treasure.”
Make sure to check local listings to find a participating theater near you.