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Showings

Chauncey -Theater 2 Sat, Feb 4, 2023 10:00 PM
Series Info
Series:Bijou After Hours
Film Info
Rating:Not Rated
Runtime:88 minutes
Director:Barry Jenkins
Year Released:2008
Production Country:USA
Language:English

Description

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Presented by the Bijou Film Board, and as part of Bijou's After Hours program.
FREE for UI students (present student ID at box office) and $8.00 for the general public!

“Writer-director Barry Jenkins demonstrates a rare ability to communicate a state of mind through images.” - Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

“It is an exciting debut, and a film that, without exaggeration or false modesty, finds interest and feeling in the world just as it is.” - A.O. Scott, The New York Times

Micah (Wyatt Cenac), a passionate social activist, meets affluent professional Joanne (Tracey Heggins) at a party. After getting drunk together, they have a one-night stand. The morning after begins uncomfortably, but eventually romantic feelings develop between Micah and Joanne. As they converse more deeply, they realize they are separated by an array of political and philosophical differences and must decide if these factors are more important than their budding relationship.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in or to participate in this program, please contact the Bijou Film Board in advance (@bijoufilm on Facebook or at (319) 335-3041).