Screening and Q&A: BLINDSPOTTING Courtesy of Lionsgate
October 29, 2018
***Open to the Chapman community only***
Lionsgate invites you to a special screening of BLINDSPOTTING on Tuesday, October 30 at 7 p.m. in Folino Theater.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker, Carlos López Estrada ’12.
About the film
Collin (Daveed Diggs) must make it through his final three days of probation for a chance at a new beginning. He and his troublemaking childhood best friend, Miles (Rafael Casal), work as movers, and when Collin witnesses a police shooting, the two men’s friendship is tested as they grapple with identity and their changed realities in the rapidly-gentrifying neighborhood they grew up in.
Longtime friends and collaborators, Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal co-wrote and star in this timely and wildly entertaining story about friendship and the intersection of race and class set against the backdrop of Oakland. Bursting with energy, style, and humor, and infused with the spirit of rap, hip hop, and spoken word, Blindspotting, boldly directed by Carlos López Estrada in his feature film debut, is a provocative hometown love letter that glistens with humanity.
– Lionsgate
Genre: Comedy | Crime | Drama
Cast: Daveed Diggs, Rafael Casal, Janina Gavankar, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Ethan Embry
Directed by: Carlos López Estrada
Written by: Rafael Casal, Daveed Diggs
Produced by: Jess Calder, Keith Calder, Rafael Casal, Daveed Diggs
Entry
The line will form outside of Marion Knott Studios on the sidewalk bordering Cypress Street, so as to not disturb classes in session. Doors to the theater will open at 6:45 p.m. Seating is first come, first served.
CELL PHONES ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE THEATER DURING THIS SCREENING! Please leave your cell phones at home. Anyone caught using their cell phone will be escorted out of the theater.
Food or Drink
All food and drinks are banned from Folino Theater.
Special thanks to Professor Peter Debruge who has kindly invited the Chapman community to view this screening with his class.