Free Screening: The Place Beyond the Pines

In his follow-up to Blue Valentine, writer/director Derek Cianfrance reunites with Ryan Gosling. Cianfrance continues his interest in depicting hard times and the withering loss of innocence that can come as a result. Gosling stars as a down-on-his-luck motorcycle stunt rider. Starting a family with Rosina (Eva Mendes) places a monetary strain on him that forces him to turn to crime. Ambitious rookie cop Avery (Bradley Cooper) has a momentary victory that’s tainted by the discovery of widespread corruption. For Cianfrance, so much of the world revolves around a moment of passion that can set various, seemingly unrelated lives on a collision course—and how the eagerness to make a better life can often lead to tragic turns. 

Bing Theater | Followed by a Q&A with director/co-writer Derek Cianfrance.

Frequently Asked Questions | Tickets are free 

STANDBY ONLY: Tickets for this event are no longer available for reservation in advance. A standby line will form at 6:30 pm at the Hammer Building Ticket Office on the night of this event. Guests in the standby line will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis, though unfortunately there is no guarantee of tickets being made available to guests in this line.

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