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WHEELS

  • Museum of Fine Arts (Alfond Auditorium) 465 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA, 02115 United States (map)

Directed by Paul Starkman (USA 2019 80min)

Wheels is a coming of age story about Max, a 19 year old from Brooklyn who wants to be a well known DJ. He has been the sole provider for his sick grandmother, DJing parties for Oscar, a neighborhood shark. Things shift when Max's brother Terry returns home after three years in prison, forcing Max to reconcile their relationship. Max gets close to Liza, the manager of a dance studio who inspires him with her work ethic and determination. Max finds himself at a crossroads between family obligation, the streets, and pursuing his dream.

Preceded by  I’m Sorry

Directed by Marcellus Cox (USA, 2018, 14min). Digital.

An award-winning drama about a young African American man who spends his last free day before heading to prison apologizing to everyone near and dear to him for betraying their trust in him.

Earlier Event: June 26
SHORTS 2: WHAT WERE YOU EXPECTING?
Later Event: June 26
I'M SORRY