PONYBOI
Writer/producer River Gallo and Dylan O’Brien star in this thrilling neo-noir that follows a sex worker entangled in a perilous drug deal – in, of all, places, New Jersey
Description
This exhilarating neo-noir feature based on the NewFest31 award-winning short film is a wild, neon-lit ride through the underbelly of New Jersey. Breakthrough writer and producer River Gallo stars as Ponyboi, who is forced to navigate the intricate terrain of gender affirmation within a perilous battle for survival at some of the Garden State’s shadiest locations, from laundromats to mob dens to 24-hour diners. When they become entangled in a drug deal on Valentine’s Day that goes horribly wrong, chaos and violence erupt and Ponyboi must confront both personal and existential trials.
Fresh off a fiery world premiere at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, PONYBOI features daring direction from Esteban Arango and memorable performances from a starry cast including Dylan O’Brien, Indya Moore, Victoria Pedretti and Emmy Award winner Murray Bartlett (THE WHITE LOTUS). This thrilling film mesmerizes by combining a no-holds-barred narrative with suspense, sensuality, high-stakes conflict and relentless action.
The in-person screening of this film will be followed by a Q&A*
Director
Esteban Arango
Writer
River Gallo
Cast
River Gallo, Dylan O'Brien, Victoria Pedretti, Murray Bartlett, Indya Moore
Showtimes
In-Person
9:30 PM - SVA
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