October 15 – 20, 2019

The power of perspective.

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Opening Night | Oct 15

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  • Here come the Men in Black 👽🛸🕶️⠀ ⠀ Join us at @CatamaranResort for Movies on the Bay, FREE weekly screenings right on the sand!⠀ ⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ #sandiego #sd #sandiegoliving #mysdphoto #sandiego_ca #igerssandiego #missionbay #sandiegolife #visitsd #missionbeach #619 #youstayhungrysd #sdevents #allthingssd #explorecatamaran #catamaranresort #pacificbeach #missionbeach ⠀
  • Years of carrying out death row executions have taken a toll on prison warden Bernadine (Alfre Woodard). As she prepares to execute another inmate, she must confront the psychological, emotional demons her job creates, ultimately connecting her to this man. Join us at @arclightcinemas for our Gala film screening and West Coast Premiere of Clemency. The film is written and directed by Chinonye Chukwu, the first black woman to win Sundance Film Festival’s Grand Jury Prize.
  • Join us for our @arclightcinemas Kick-Off film Premiere of The Irishman, an epic saga of organized crime in post-war America told through the eyes of World War II veteran Frank Sheeran, a hustler and hitman who worked alongside some of the most notorious figures of the 20th century. Join us at ArcLight Cinemas La Jolla for a Kick-Off film Premiere of The Irishman, an epic saga of organized crime in post-war America told through the eyes of World War II veteran Frank Sheeran, a hustler and hitman who worked alongside some of the most notorious figures of the 20th century. 5:30 Pre-Reception - Enjoy bites from @libertycalldistilling, @themeltingpot_lajolla, @thegreatmaple , and complimentary @stellaartois, @josecuervotequila cocktails, and wine. 6:00 PM - Doors Open for seating. Rush line will be admitted 10 minutes before the screening starts — so don’t be late! 6:30pm - Film Screening Begins 9:00pm - Head over to @redorestaurant for the Post-Screening party!
  • Kick off the 2019 Festival with an unforgettable opening night on October 15, 2019! We’ll have a red carpet rolled out for our filmmakers and honorees, then settle into your seat in the elegant and historical Balboa Theatre for @jojorabbitmovie! The film was a huge hit at the Toronto Film Festival, where director #TaikaWaititi won the TIFF Ebert Director Award. After the film, join us at @parqsd for the After Party, with live music with @liquidblueband, delicious bites from our sponsors and a no-host bar!
  • We all have a superhero inside of us: it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In 14-year-old Billy's case, all he needs to do is shout out one word to transform into the adult superhero, Shazam! Join us at @catamaranresortsandiego for Movies on the Bay, FREE weekly screenings right on the sand!

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