2018 Narrative Features Showcase


A BOY. A GIRL. A DREAM.

USA 89 MINS

SAT 6/16 | 2:20 PM | REGAL CINEMA THEATER 17

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On the night of the 2016 Presidential election, Cass, an L.A. club promoter, meets Frida, a beautiful and spirited Midwestern visitor dealing with a difficult breakup. She challenges him to revisit his broken dreams – while he pushes her to discover hers. Nothing will ever be the same again.

Directed by: Qasim Basir | Produced by: Datari Turner | Written by: Qasim Basir, Samantha Tanner | Starring: Omari Hardwick, Meagan Good, Jay Ellis, Dijon Talton

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THE FLEA

USA 90 MINS

SAT 6/16 | 5:10 PM | REGAL CINEMA THEATER 17

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Set in the Miami landmark, Flea Market USA, we follow assistant manager Quentin Parker on what is supposed to be his last day. Comedy ensues as he must deal with customers, vendors, and his boss as he struggles to survive one more day on the job.

Directed by: Nicanson Guerrier | Produced by: Nicanson Guerrier | Written by: Nicanson Guerrier | Starring: Isaac Beverly, Sh’Kia Dennis, Kendall Mason

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CHILDREN OF MUD

NIGERIA 81 MINS

THU 6/14 | 11:15 AM | REGAL CINEMA THEATER 18

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Emem and her blind brother, Miracle, who are thrown out by their misguided aunt and become vagrant children, meet a community of other children in the same situation and learn to help each other. A Nollywood story of love, hope, and overcoming obstacles that highlights the issue of homeless children which is a huge concern in Nigeria.

Directed by: Imoh Umoren | Produced by: Ify Egbera, Wale Borge, Imoh Umoren | Written by: Imoh Umoren | Starring: Liz Benson, Matilda Obaseki, Bassey Ekpenyong

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