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Directed by Lynn Shelton (Post-screening Skype discussion)

Thursday, April 26, 7 pm

After serving 20 years for the crime of essentially being in the wrong place at the wrong time, 38-year-old Chris (Jay Duplass) is granted early parole, in thanks largely to the tireless advocacy of Carol (Edie Falco), his former high-school teacher. As he struggles with the challenges of navigating the modern world as an ex-con, and with a fraught relationship with his brother Ted (Ben Schwartz), Chris ends up confessing his romantic love for Carol—a love that, given her marital status, Carol cannot reciprocate. At the same time, Carol longs for something her husband no longer provides. Meanwhile, Carol’s daughter Hildy (Kaitlyn Dever) befriends Chris, finding a kindred spirit in this awkward, tormented older guy.

Director/co-writer Lynn Shelton (Humpday, Laggies) will take part in a post-screening discussion by Skype. She is currently working on a new feature film being shot in Alabama. 2017, U.S., DCP, 109 minutes. Recommended for 16+.