Dear John, 

Have you heard of the new Netflix movie "The Prom" that was released on Friday, December 11th? 

Based on the hit Broadway show, "The Prom" shares the story of an Indiana teen who wants to take her girlfriend to the prom, but is forbidden by the high school PTA. Her story catches the attention of several Broadway stars, and they work together to ensure these students are able to have the inclusive prom that they deserve. More info on the film can be found down below! 

To show how excited we are about this film, we're partnering with Netflix for a live Q&A with stars Jo Ellen Pellman and Ariana DeBose and led by National Student Council students today, December 17th! Want to join and ask your questions? Register to get the link here!
 

We can't wait to see what you think of "The Prom"!

a.t. Furuya
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P.S. If you haven't seen the trailer yet, take a look and make your watch plans now! After you watch, make sure to check out our discussion guide for the film here. 

 

THE PROM

Now streaming on Netflix! 

Dee Dee Allen (three-time Academy Award winner Meryl Streep) and Barry Glickman (Tony Award winnerJames Corden) are New York City stage stars with a crisis on their hands: their expensive new Broadway show is a major flop that has suddenly flatlined their careers. Meanwhile, in small-town Indiana, high school student Emma Nolan (newcomer Jo Ellen Pellman) is experiencing a very different kind of heartbreak: despite the support of the high school principal (Keegan-Michael Key), the head of the PTA (Kerry Washington) has banned her from attending the prom with her girlfriend, Alyssa (Ariana DeBose). When Dee Dee and Barry decide that Emma's predicament is the perfect cause to help resurrect their public images, they hit the road with Angie (Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman) and Trent (Andrew Rannells), another pair of cynical actors looking for a professional lift. But when their self-absorbed celebrity activism unexpectedly backfires, the foursome find their own lives upended as they rally to give Emma a night where she can truly celebrate who she is.

Directed by Ryan Murphy and also starring Tracey Ullman, Kevin Chamberlin, Mary Kay Place, Nico Greetham, Logan Riley, Nathaniel J. Potvin and Sofia Deler, The Prom is the spectacular, big-hearted film adaptation of Chad Beguelin, Bob Martin and Matthew Sklar's award-winning, Tony-nominated Broadway musical. Screenplay by Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin; the film is produced by Ryan Murphy, Alexis Martin Woodall, Adam Anders, Dori Berinstein and Bill Damaschke.

Tell us about your visit to Netflix’s “The Prom” on social media: @promnetflix #TheProm