February 13, 2019

Synopsis:

In this modern epic, Kim Nguyen exposes the ruthless edge of our increasingly digital world. cousins from New York, Vincent (Jesse Eisenberg) and Anton (Alexander Skarsgård) are players in the high-stakes game of High-Frequency Trading, where winning is measured in milliseconds. Their dream? To build a straight fiber-optic cable line between Kansas and New Jersey, making them millions. But nothing is straightforward for this flawed pair. Anton is the brains, Vincent is the hustler, and together they push each other and everyone around them to the breaking point with their quixotic adventure. Constantly breathing down their necks is their old boss Eva Torres (Salma Hayek), a powerful, intoxicating and manipulative trader who will stop at nothing to come between them and beat them at their own game.

Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Alexander Skarsgård, Michael Mando & Salma Hayek

Director & screenwriter: Kim Ngyuen. Executive producers: Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Fred Berger, Marie-Gabrielle Stewart, Heidi Levitt, Kim Nguyen

Trailer:

HOW TO ATTEND:

Wednesday, February 13, 2019
5:30 Cocktail Party
6:30 Screening & Discussion
8:30 Post Reception

The Hummingbird Project cocktail party will feature food by Craft Pizza and Eureka! Complimentary wine, beer provided by Stella Artois. The post screening reception will feature cookies by The Cravory.

VIP Member Pass holders, Film Insider Series Pass holders and Patron Circle Members will receive their exclusive invitation via email. Please RSVP quickly as this screening will be full.

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