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You must log in to your AARP.org account to register for an AARP Movies for Grownups screening.  

  

  • When you click register, it will prompt you to either: log into your AARP.org account, verify your AARP.org account or create an AARP.org account.  
  • If you do not have an AARP.ORG account, you can create one for free!  
  • AARP membership is NOT required to create an account.  
  • Your Eventive account will no longer be accepted for Movies for Grownups screenings.  

  

GET READY FOR TONIGHT'S SCREENING!  

1. Find directions to download the AARP Streams app by clicking on "Need Help?" above.  

2. Log into your AARP.org account in advance to avoid any issues accessing the film.  

3. If you login prior to 7:45pm ET, you will see the button above displays “Registered”. If you are pre-registered and do not see that message, look directly below the buttons to find the "Log in to your account for access" text in gray and click it to log in.  

4.Beginning at 7:45pm ET, you can access the screening room by clicking the button that says, "Enter Live Broadcast".  

   

Helpful Tech Tips:   

- Ensure you have a strong internet / Wi-Fi connection   

- Access the movie on your preferred device (smartphone, tablet, computer, or laptop) using Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Opera--do not use Internet Explorer  

-This content may not be accessed via proxy server or VPN. Please disconnect and try again. 

-Test your device compatibility NOW by watching this videoand familiarize yourself with the AARP Streams platform. The test video is for testing use ONLY. Please go back to the screening page or TV apps to access the event. 

 

If you would like to watch the movie on your TV:  

-Ensure you have installed the AARP Streams app [Apple TV, Roku, or Amazon Fire], open it, and you should see a 6-character code.   

-Next, go to https://watch.aarp.org/tv and login to your AARP account from your device, or make sure you're already logged into your AARP account. You must do this first before you can connect the TV app to your account!  Then, enter the 6-character code into your account settings.  

- You can also use AIRPLAY or CHROMECAST from your computer or handheld device. You CANNOT use screen mirroring. 

 

For more helpful tips or to chat with someone directly about technical issues, visit the Help Centeror email moviesforgrownups@aarp.org. 

Two-time Academy Award® winner Barbara Kopple shines a powerful, inspiring and entertaining spotlight on contemporary soul queen Sharon Jones. As she prepares to release her much-anticipated new album, Sharon comes face to-face with the greatest challenge of her life: a grave cancer diagnosis. Follow this tour de force over the course of an eventful and remarkable year as she struggles to hold her band The Dap-Kings together while battling her way back to the stage with the unstoppable determination of a true soul survivor
  • Year
    2015
  • Runtime
    93 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Director
    Barbara Kopple
  • Producer
    David Cassidy
  • Cast
    Sharon Jones, Starr Duncan-Lowe, Binky Griptite
  • Cinematographer
    Tony Hardmon, Kyle Kibbe, Gary Keith Griffin
  • Editor
    Anne Fratto, Jean Tsien