Film Independent Members, you and a guest are invited to join us for a theatrical screening of Josephine, including an in-person conversation with writer/director Beth de Araújo.

Written, produced and directed by Beth de Araújo, featuring a breakout debut from actress Mason Lily Reeves, and critically acclaimed performances from Channing Tatum, Gemma Chan and Phillip Ettinger, Josephine follows the psychological fallout after eight-year-old Josephine (Reeves) witnesses a brutal crime in Golden Gate Park. As she acts out, her parents (Tatum and Chan) struggle with helping their daughter cope, while facing the moral responsibility of demanding justice in a world that’s lost its innocence.

From Sumerian Pictures, Josephine premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival where it won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Film in the US Dramatic competition and the US Dramatic Audience Award. It will have a limited release in theaters on November 20 and a wide release on December 4.

 
2026, 121 minutes, color | Written and Directed by Beth de Araújo | Main Cast Channing Tatum, Gemma Chan, Mason Reeves, Philip Ettinger, Syra McCarthy | Produced by David Kaplan, Josh Peters, Beth de Araújo, Marina Stabile, Channing Tatum, Gemma Chan, Mark H. Rapaport, Josh Beirne-Golden, Robina Riccitiello, Jordan Rapaport, Crystine Zhang | Executive Produced by Emanuel Nunez, Jennifer J. Pritzker, Brantley Gong, Diana Chen, Oleg Nodelman, Heather Nodelman, Hannah Janal, Ash Avildsen, Rob Williams, Poppy Hanks, Greta Talia Fuentes, Reid Carolin, Eve Brigham, Matt Landers
 

Registration Information

Film Lover Members receive priority entry at this event. Arts Circle Members are guaranteed access, and receive both priority entry and reserved seating. Email [email protected] for more.

All Film Independent Members can register for this event starting at 6:00 pm PT on Wednesday, November 4. | Registration is free; one registration per Membership. | Proof of Member status is required to complete registration.
 

Tickets/Parking

On the day of the event, registered Members 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.

Parking is available below the AMC Burbank 16 at 250 N 1st St., or in additional parking garages that are free for the first 2 hours at 133 E. Orange Grove Ave. and 255 E. Palm Ave. Metered parking is also available in the area.
 

Accessibility

Film Independent is committed to hosting events that are accessible. For inquiries regarding accessibility, or to request an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] 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.

Attendees 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.

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