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 My Father’s Shadow, with a pre-screening reception (6:30 pm) and an introduction with co-writer/director Akinola Davies Jr.

A semi-autobiographical tale set over the course of a single day in the Nigerian metropolis Lagos during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis. The story follows a father, estranged from his two young sons, as they travel through the massive city while political unrest threatens their journey home.

From MUBI, My Father’s Shadow was an official selection of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, the Cannes Film Festival, and the London Film Festival. The film will be released in early 2026.

Beverages will be served prior to the screening, starting at 6:30 pm PT.

 
2025, 94 minutes, color | Written by Wale Davies, Akinola Davies Jr. | Directed Akinola Davies Jr. | Main Cast Sopé Dìrisù, Chibuike Marvellous Egbo, Godwin Egbo, Akerele David, Owa Orire Jeremiah, Winifred Efon, Olarotimi Fakunle, Greg “Teddy Bear” Ojefua, Tosin Adeyemi, Marta Ehinome, Ayo Lijadu, Patrick Diabuah, Adesina Babalola, Uzoamaka Aniunoh | Produced by Rachel Darvagel, Funmbi Ogunbanwo | Executive Produced by Ed Guiney, Andrew Love, Eva Yates, Ama Amadu, Christian Vesper, Akinola Davies Jr., Wale Davies, Sopé Dìrìsù
 

Registration Information

Film Independent Arts Circle, Film Lover and Secret Members, and Fellows (with an active Membership) can register for this event starting at 8:00 am on Friday, October 3. | 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.

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.