Programmers’ Picks: 40 Acres

Programmers’ Picks: 40 Acres
Arts Circle, Film Lover, Secret (shhh…) Members and Fellows (with an active Membership), you and a guest are invited to Programmers’ Picks, a curated screening series taking place at the Film Independent Theater. Make sure to take advantage of your exclusive priority registration window, after which all Film Independent Members will have the opportunity to register.
Join us for 40 Acres at the Film Independent Theater on Monday, June 30.
After a series of plagues and wars leaves society in ruins, the Freemans are surviving — even thriving — on a farm in the middle of nowhere… so long as they repel the occasional raiding party. Former soldier Hailey (Danielle Deadwyler) and her partner Galen (Michael Greyeyes) fled the collapse along with their children, training them to fight (and, yes, kill). But now Hailey’s eldest Emanuel (Kataem O’Connor) is a young man, and when he meets a young woman (Milcania Diaz-Rojas) in the forest beyond the fence, his need for human contact could place the whole family in jeopardy.
From Magnolia Pictures, 40 Acres opens July 2.
Beverages will be served prior to the screening, starting at 7:00 pm PT.
2025, 113 minutes, color | Directed by R.T. Thorne | Featuring Danielle Deadwyler, Kataem O’Connor, Michael Greyeyes, Milcania Diaz-Rojas, and Leenah Robinson | Executive Produced by R.T. Thorne, Taj Critchlow, Sudz Sutherland, Danielle Deadwyler, John Laing, Mark Gingras, Dave Hudakoc, and Andrew Frank
Registration Information
Film Independent Arts Circle, Film Lover and Secret Members, and Fellows (with an active Membership) can register for this event starting at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, June 24. | Registration is free; one registration per Membership. | Proof of Member status is required.
Film Lover Members, Secret Members and Fellows (with an active Membership) receive priority entry to this event. Email membership@filmindependent.org for more.
Arts Circle Members are guaranteed access, and receive both priority entry and reserved seating. For information about Arts Circle, contact Jennifer Murby at jmurby@filmindependent.org.
Tickets/Parking
On the day of the event, registered Members may pick up tickets as early as one hour 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.
Complimentary parking provided with validation. Garage entrance on Masselin.
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 Membership, per event.
Members 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.
Event details and guest participation are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.