You’re invited to join us for an advance theatrical screening of Nickel Boys, followed by an in-person conversation with co-writer/director RaMell Ross, and actors Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson, moderated by David Canfield (Vanity Fair).

Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Colson Whitehead, Nickel Boys chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.

The film was an official selection of the 2024 Telluride Film Festival, the 2024 New York Film Festival, and the 2024 BFI London Film Festival.

Cinematographer Jomo Fray participated in the 2017 edition of Project Involve.

From Orion Pictures / Amazon MGM Studios, Nickel Boys will be released on October 25.

 
2024, 140 minutes, color | Written by RaMell Ross & Joslyn Barnes, Based on the book “The Nickel Boys” by Colson Whitehead | Directed by RaMell Ross | Main Cast Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Hamish Linklater, Fred Hechinger, Daveed Diggs, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor | Produced by Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, David Levine, Joslyn Barnes | Executive Produced by Brad Pitt, Gabby Shepard, Emily Wolfe, Kenneth Yu, Chadwick Prichard
 

Registration Information

Film Lover Members are guaranteed access to, and receive priority entry at this event. Arts Circle Members are guaranteed access, and receive both priority entry and reserved seating. Email membership@filmindependent.org for more.

Film Independent Members can register for this event starting at 2:00 pm on Thursday, September 12. | Registration is free; one registration per Membership. | Proof of Member status is required to complete registration.
 

Parking/Venue

Linwood Dunn parking is complimentary. The parking lot is found behind the Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study. Enter the parking lot from Homewood Avenue, which is a one-way street heading east. We recommend approaching from the south, via Cahuenga. Parking lot will be closed and locked 30 minutes after the conclusion of the event. If lot is full, street parking is available. Rideshare drop-off is located at 6350 Homewood Ave.

All attendees must enter through the parking lot entrance to check in and go through security. Please do NOT try to enter through the front door of the Pickford Center, as it will be locked.

Please note, the venue does not allow any food or beverages, including water and gum, inside the theater.
 

Accessibility

Film Independent is committed to hosting events that are accessible. For inquiries regarding accessibility, or to request an accommodation, please contact us at accessibility@filmindependent.org or 323 556 9305.
 

Screening Policies

Availability window and registration capacity may vary; always register as early as possible. Limit one registration per individual, per event.

Registrants are required to follow all rules and guidelines as laid out by Film Independent and/or its partners. If a guest has been registered for an event by a Member, these policies shall apply to that guest. Violation of policies may result in suspension or termination of Membership/access to future events.

This screening will be monitored for unauthorized recording. Any attempted recording (audio or video) will result in your immediate removal from the theatre and possible forfeiture of the device, and may result in a criminal charge. Further, by attending, you consent to a physical search of your belongings and person.

Rated PG-13 for thematic material involving racism, some strong language including racial slurs, violent content and smoking.

Event details and guest participation are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.