TOLEDO—National Amusements Inc., in partnership with the City of Toledo, is offering a free holiday showing of “The Passion of the Christ,” directed by Mel Gibson.

The special showing will run at 4 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. March 21-23 at Franklin Park 16: Cinema de Lux. Admission is free, but is on a first-come, first-served basis to auditorium capacity. This film has been rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America, patrons under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or an adult guardian.

“National Amusements is pleased to partner with the City of Toledo to bring this thought-provoking film to the Toledo community,” says Wanda Whitson, company spokesperson. “We applaud District Councilman Tom Waniewski for suggesting this special film offering. It is always a pleasure to work with and serve the Toledo Community.”

“This gesture by National Amusements goes above and beyond their commitment to our community, and for that I’m grateful,” Mr. Waniewski says. “I urge everyone to come to Franklin Park 16 and be moved by a powerful cinematic experience.”