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.

Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Colson Whitehead and inspired by real-life events, Nickel Boys chronicles the powerful friendship between two Black teenagers who become wards of a juvenile reformatory in Florida. In breakout performances that cut to the bone, Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson play Elwood and Turner, whose close bond helps sustain their hope even as truths unfold around them at the Nickel Academy.

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 and the general public can register for this event starting at 4:00 pm on Monday, September 23. | Registration is free; one registration per individual.
 

Tickets/Parking

On the day of the event, registrants may pick up tickets as early as 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time – look for Film Independent signage. Tickets are nontransferable and for general, unreserved theater seating only (except for Arts Circle Members). Attendees must be in their seat(s) at least 15 minutes prior to the advertised start time or seat(s) may be released. Entry/seating will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests may not enter the venue without the Member who registered them present. Registration does not guarantee entry, even with a ticket in hand.

Masks are optional. This is subject to change as we continue to monitor public health guidance.

There are several private parking garages nearby, and some offer special rates for MoMA visitors. More parking details are available here. The main entrance is on 53rd Street, close to 6th Avenue, just east of the flagship MoMA Museum Store. Rideshare dropoff is located at 6350 Homewood Ave.
 

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.