Summary: Jeff Nichols (writer/director) at The Landmark in West Los Angeles. Moderated by Landmark Theatres’ Dan Gorski. Film synopsis: In the genre-defying thriller Midnight Special, writer/director Jeff Nichols (Take Shelter, Mud) proves again that he is one of the most compelling storytellers of our time. Michael Shannon (Take Shelter, 99 Homes) stars as a father who goes on the run to protect his young son, Alton (Jaeden Lieberher), and uncover the truth behind the boy’s special powers. What starts as a race from religious extremists and local law enforcement quickly escalates to a nationwide manhunt involving the highest levels of the Federal Government. Ultimately his father risks everything to protect Alton and help fulfill a destiny that could change the world forever. As supernatural as it is intimately human, the film also stars Joel Edgerton (The Gift), Kirsten Dunst, Adam Driver (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) and Sam Shepard.
