You’re invited to join us for a theatrical screening* of Really Love, followed by an in-person conversation with writer/director/producer Angel Kristi Williams (Project Involve 2014), writer/executive producer Felicia Pride (Screenwriting Lab 2016) and actors Kofi Siriboe and Yootha Wong-Loi-Sing, moderated by Gil Robertson (President, African American Film Critics Association).

* Those attending this in-person event must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter, and wear a mask or face covering at all times. For those who cannot attend, a recording of the conversation will be available in the days following the event.

Set against the backdrop of a gentrifying Washington, D.C., Isaiah, an emerging black painter, is on the brink of breaking out or giving up when he meets Stevie, an intriguing beauty with big brains.

They fall for one another, hard. Stevie quickly becomes one of Isaiah’s biggest fans and his artistic muse. Isaiah’s creativity flows with her in his life, but his work remains overlooked by curators and collectors, bruising his ego. When Isaiah finally convinces a prominent gallery owner to take a chance on him, he pours himself into his work, neglecting Stevie. Isaiah’s first solo show catapults him into new artistic echelons, but it doesn’t leave much room for Stevie. Reluctantly, she accepts a dream job in Chicago, breaking Isaiah’s heart.

A year passes without communication, until Isaiah runs into Stevie at his group show in Chicago. Dormant feelings bubble to the surface. When Stevie returns to the district at Isaiah’s invitation, his life seems better; the art world has christened him as its new “it boy.” But Isaiah’s life isn’t what he imagined and he’s forced to face the truth: can he give Stevie what he knows she deserves?

From MACRO, Really Love will be available to stream August 25.

2021, 94 minutes, color | Directed by Angel Kristi Williams | Written by Felicia Pride and Angel Kristi Williams | Starring Kofi Siriboe, Yootha Wong-Loi-Sing, Uzo Aduba, Mack Wilds, Naturi Naughton, Suzzanne Douglas, Jade Eshete with Blair Underwood and Michael Ealy | Produced by Mel Jones, Charles D. King, Aaliyah Williams, Kim Roth, Angel Kristi Williams | Executive Produced by Stephanie Allain, Kim Taylor-Coleman, CSA, Poppy Hanks, Felicia Pride, Sanford Grimes, Latisha Fortune
 

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 2:00 pm on Tuesday, August 17. | Registration is free.

Tickets/Parking

On the day of the event, registrants 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. Registration does not guarantee entry, even with a ticket in hand.

Proof of vaccination and masks are required. All guests must wear a mask or face covering upon entering and remaining within the venue. The mask or face covering must cover the nose, mouth and chin at all times.

Harmony Gold Preview House parking is complimentary. Underground parking is accessible via Sunset Boulevard. An overflow parking lot is located behind the building and can be accessed from Stanley Avenue. If lots are full, street parking is available.

Screening Policies

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

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