Celebrate the 30^th anniversary of Now and Then with special guest Christina Ricci, who will join us at the Florida Film Festival to discuss her career and the legacy of this star-studded coming-of-age film.

General Admission Tickets: All general admission tickets include entry to the film, as well as Ms. Ricci’s in-person Q&A.
Meet and Greet Tickets: Meet and Greet tickets include entry to the film and Q&A, as well as one admission to the post-show Meet and Greet, one photo on a personal device, and one item to be signed.

Now and Then:

In the summer of 1970, four childhood friends cement lifelong bonds while each dealing with their own personal challenges during a season of self-discovery. Roberta (Christina Ricci in a tough and touching performance), a tomboy with a tragic past, is still mourning her mother’s death. Samantha (Gaby Hoffmann, Transparent), who is shy and insecure, is dealing with her father’s constant absence. Teeny (Thora Birch, American Beauty) is obsessed with boys and dreams of a future as a famous actress, while Chrissy (Ashleigh Aston Moore)—the more sensible one—is grappling with body image issues and societal expectations. Together, they form a tight-knit group, supporting each other through their various dilemmas, including the mysterious death of a local boy that impacts them all. In the present day, the women are now adults (Rosie O’Donnell, Demi Moore, Melanie Griffith, and Rita Wilson), each having gone down a different path in life. When they come together to visit their childhood town for the birth of Chrissy’s first child, they reminisce about the time that defined their friendship and changed them forever. Often referred to as a teen-girl Stand by Me, and celebrating its 30^th anniversary, this heartwarming ensemble piece directed by Academy Award®-nominee and 8-time Emmy-nominee Lesi Linka Glatter (Mad Men, Homeland) and written by I. Marlene King (Pretty Little Liars) is a nostalgic exploration of growing up and the lasting impact of childhood friendships.

The Florida Film Festival is honored to welcome newly minted Hollywood Walk of Fame recipient Christina Ricci in celebration of this wonderful film and her decades-long career. Following the film screening, Ms. Ricci will be present for a Q&A with the audience.

Christina Ricci:

Golden Globe®, SAG®, and Emmy® nominee Christina Ricci is one of Hollywood’s most respected actors. She currently stars in the Showtime original series Yellowjackets and recently starred in the Amazon original series Z: The Beginning of Everything, for which she also served as a producer. Prior to that, Ricci was seen playing the title character in the television series The Lizzie Borden Chronicles, for which she earned a SAG Award nomination. Early in her career, she starred in Mermaids, The Addams Family, and Casper. Ricci’s film credits include The Smurfs 2, Buffalo 66, Speed Racer, and a critically acclaimed performance in Monster. On stage, Ricci made her Broadway debut in Time Stands Still and starred off-Broadway in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Ricci serves as the national spokesperson for the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN). RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual assault organization. Upcoming, Ricci stars in the feature drama Distorted, opposite John Cusack. She also stars alongside Tony award winner Andy Karl in the independent feature Faraway Eyes.

Tickets to “An Evening with Christina Ricci, featuring Now and Then” are non-refundable. This event is part of the Florida Film Festival – table reservations are not available.