Betty White’s 100th Birthday Feature Will Still Be Shown In Theatres

A planned film to celebrate Betty White’s 100th birthday will still be shown in theaters with a slight name change.

Originally titled Betty White: 100 Years Young — A Birthday Celebration, the film has been renamed Betty White: A Celebration following the celebrated actress’ untimely death on Friday.

Directed by Steve Boettcher and Mike Trinklein, the film serves as a retrospective of White’s eight-decade career and includes tributes from 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, Wendie Malick, and Jennifer Love Hewitt.

The film also features what is now White’s final on-screen interview.

Betty White: A Celebration will screen in 900 theaters across the US for one night only via Fathom Events on January 17th — which would have marked White’s 100th birthday.

“We will go forward with our plans to show the film on January 17 in hopes our film will provide a way for all who loved her to celebrate her life—and experience what made her such a national treasure,” said the film’s producers in a statement.

“This celebration of America’s sweetheart is an opportunity to remember Betty White’s amazing life and career. It’s a time to come together and enjoy Betty’s classic moments.”

You can watch a preview of the film below.

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