The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is gearing up for a particular special, one-night event that’ll see their Sam Noble Theater welcoming an acclaimed international talent and a rare free admission, thanks to the collaboration of a number of Oklahoman organizations.
On Tuesday, November 10th, award-winning Japanese filmmaker Shô Miyake will be in person at the museum presenting his lauded “Small, Slow, but Steady” and engaging in a full Q&A event after.
The 2022 film follows a young hearing-impaired woman pursuing a dream of becoming a professional boxer, a dream that’s complicated by the closure of her gym during the COVID-19 pandemic and the unexpected illness of her teacher, all while battling her own anxiety and insecurities.
It’s a powerful premise, one that runs even deeper as it was conceived and shot during the pandemic, allowing the isolation, uncertainty, and daily dread of that time to feel real and come through loud and clear.
“Small, Slow, and Steady” isn’t just a festival award-winner – picking up filmmaking and acting trophies across a handful of fests – but it also has the rare distinction of maintaining a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes even after more than four years.
That’s high praise, and all thanks to writer/director Shô Miyake, who will be on hand at the screening to discuss the grit and inspirations behind the film and his broader career, which has also seen 2025’s “Two Seasons, Two Strangers.”
But best of all, it’s set to be a fully free event for audiences, sponsored by a remarkable joint effort of OKCMOA, deadCenter Continuum, The Japan Foundation, and University of Oklahoma’s Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics and Department of Film and Media Studies.
And members of the OKCMOA Film Society will even get to enjoy a pre-film reception event.
OKCMOA already has a fantastic track record of bringing the unique beauty and power of Japanese and Asian cinema to Oklahoma City, but this is an opportunity to engage with that power more directly than ever.
It’s a totally free event, but it’s also first come, first served, so guests are strongly encouraged to register to ensure that you can get a seat. You can register for free right here.
And, of course, if you want the full VIP experience, with a pre-screening reception, drinks, and the kind of community that only the most discerning filmgoers can offer, you can become a member of the OKCMOA Film Society and get a leg up on loads of exclusive events and screenings throughout the year.
“Small, Slow, but Steady” screens at OKCMOA Tuesday, November 10th at 7:00pm, followed by an in-person Q&A with writer/director Shô Miyake.
A special pre-screening reception for OKCMOA Film Society members begins at 6:30pm.
For more, including a full look at the lineup of upcoming film screenings, visit okcmoa.com.
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Brett Fieldcamp is the owner and Editor in Chief of Oklahoma City Free Press. He has been covering arts, entertainment, news, housing, and culture in Oklahoma for nearly two decades and served as Arts & Entertainment Editor before purchasing the company from founder Brett Dickerson in 2026.
He is also a musician and songwriter and holds a certification as Specialist of Spirits from The Society of Wine Educators.
