OPENING NIGHT PRESENTATION
BLINDSPOTTING
Directed by Carlos López Estrada
USA, 2018, English, 95 minutes
Friday, April 13, 2018, 7:00 PM — Plaza Theatre
Collin (Daveed Diggs) must make it through his final three days of probation for a chance at a new beginning. He and his troublemaking childhood best friend, Miles (Rafael Casal), work as movers and are forced to watch their old neighborhood become a trendy spot in the rapidly gentrifying Bay Area. When a life-altering event causes Collin to miss his mandatory curfew, the two men struggle to maintain their friendship as the changing social landscape exposes their differences.
Lifelong friends Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal co-wrote and star in this timely and wildly entertaining story about friendship and the intersection of race and class set against the backdrop of Oakland. Bursting with energy, style and humor, “Blindspotting,” boldly directed by Carlos López Estrada in his feature film debut, is a provocative hometown love letter that glistens with humanity.
Actors/Writers/Producers Daveed Diggs & Rafael Casal are scheduled to attend.
Prior to the film, Daveed Diggs will be presented with the ATLFF Innovator Award.
Presented by Moonshine Post-Production.
