UCLA Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Scott Waugh, African American Studies Department, Institute of American Cultures, Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies, Luskin School of Public Affairs, and School of Theater, Film and Television present:

“Beyond The Lights” – Film Screening and Discussion

““Beyond the Lights,” Gina Prince-Bythewood’s occasionally silly, frequently stirring romantic melodrama… a blunt, anguished, barely metaphorical reckoning with the intimate psychic violence of racism and sexism, is performed several times by Noni, the film’s suffering pop star. The first time is as a young girl (played by India Jean-Jacques) at a South London talent show, where we are introduced to the two forces that will rule her destiny: a stunning vocal gift and a ruthless stage mother.” New York Times review (November 13, 2014)

6:00 p.m.     Reception in the James Bridges Theater Lobby

7:00 p.m.     Screening of “Beyond The Lights”

9:00 p.m.     Q&A with writer/director Gina Prince-Blythewood

Have questions about “Beyond the Lights” Film Screening and Discussion? Contact UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television