Series Screening—Conversations with Friends and Post-Screening Conversation with Alison Oliver, Joe Alwyn, Sasha Lane, Jemima Kirke, Emma Norton, and Lenny Abrahamson

FILM at LACMA presents classic and contemporary narrative and documentary films, artists and their influences, emerging auteurs, international showcases, special guest-curated programs, and conversations with artists and special guests.

LACMA members are invited to join FILM at LACMA as we continue our members-only screening series showcasing Emmy-contending, bingeable television series. Join us for a special screening of Conversations with Friends, followed by a conversation with featured talent Alison Oliver, Joe Alwyn, Sasha Lane, and Jemima Kirke, executive producer Emma Norton, and executive producer and director Lenny Abrahamson.

Conversations with Friends follows Frances, a 21-year-old college student, as she navigates a series of relationships that force her to confront her own vulnerabilities for the first time. Frances is observant, cerebral, and sharp. Her ex-girlfriend, now best friend Bobbi is self-assured, outspoken, and compelling. Though they broke up three years ago, Frances and Bobbi are virtually inseparable and perform spoken word poetry together in Dublin. It’s at one of their shows that they meet Melissa, an older writer, who is fascinated by the pair. Bobbi and Frances start to spend time with Melissa and her husband, Nick, a handsome but reserved actor. While Melissa and Bobbi flirt with each other openly, Nick and Frances embark on an intense secret affair that is surprising to them both. Soon the affair begins to test the bond between Frances and Bobbi, forcing Frances to reconsider her sense of self, and the friendship she holds so dear.

You can watch the official trailer here.

You will receive a link to view the series and the post-screening conversation on the event date.

This screening is hosted by Slipstream, a LACMA-approved third-party screening platform. If you have not previously registered with Slipstream, you will be asked to provide a valid email address and set a password to create an account.