The Downtown Festival: L.I.E (25th Anniversary Screening) + Q&A

L.I.E., a film by Michael Cuesta
25th Anniversary Screening

Following his mother’s death and his father’s abandonment, a grieving 15-year-old boy slides into a life of suburban delinquency, leading to an unlikely and dangerous friendship with an older, predatory ex-Marine.

Screening followed by a conversation between director Michael Cuesta, moderated by SPECIAL GUEST

ABOUT THE DOWNTOWN FESTIVAL:
The Downtown Festival is a multidisciplinary celebration of independent film, music, art, and culture held across Lower Manhattan each October. Founded and directed by filmmaker Rebekah Sherman-Myntti, the festival brings together artists across disciplines and generations through film premieres, anniversary screenings, live music performances, artist talks, and special one-night-only events. Programming is led by Sherman-Myntti and Associate Director Briana Bursten, with a focus on discovery, experimentation, community, and genuine artist-to-artist exchange. The festival’s film program runs October 9-18 at Roxy Cinema, with additional programming and special events taking place all over downtown.