This film is being presented as part of the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library's Wednesday Movie Club, a weekly showcase of movies that matter for people who love movies.  Attendees will be invited to discuss the film immediately following the screening. Registration is not required.

We’re kicking off 2026 with a month-long celebration of unlikely heroes—characters who remind us that courage takes many forms.  Sometimes heroism looks like defying expectations, sometimes it’s standing up for what’s right, and sometimes it’s simply showing up for the people you love.

Part action movie, part family comedy, POLITE SOCIETY follows Ria Khan, a British-Pakistani teen with dreams of becoming a stuntwoman, who becomes convinced her sister’s “perfect” engagement is anything but. What unfolds is a whip-smart celebration of sisterhood, cultural identity, and the courage to stand up for those you love—even when no one believes you. Equal parts heartfelt and hilarious, it’s no wonder former President Barack Obama named it one of his favorite films of 2023.

Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 1h 43m
Production Year: 2023
Cast: Priya Kansara, Ritu Arya, Renu Brindle, Rekha John-Cheriyan, Seraphina Beh
Director: Nida Manzoor