Journalist and filmmaker Alison Klayman’s powerful documentary chronicles artist and activist Ai Weiwei as he prepares for a series of exhibitions, which lead to an increasing number of clashes with the Chinese government.

R for some language; 90 minutes; English and Mandarin 

The Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films. Tickets are $8.50, $6.50 for Modern members. The Sunday noon show is half price. Advance sales begin two hours prior to the show.