***Star Viveik Kalra in attendance for a post-film Q&A***

**Unfortunately, previously-announced guest Gurinder Chadha will no longer be in attendance at this screening**

Blinded by the Light tells the story of Javed (Viveik Kalra) a British teen of Pakistani descent, growing up in the town of Luton, England, in 1987. Amidst the racial and economic turmoil of the times, he writes poetry as a means to escape the intolerance of his hometown and the inflexibility of his traditional father. But when a classmate introduces him to the music of Bruce Springsteen Javed sees parallels to his working-class life in Springsteen's powerful lyrics. As Javed discovers a cathartic outlet for his own pent-up dreams, he also begins to find the courage to express himself in his own unique voice.

"Practically bursting with its love for Springsteen, the movie builds past its formulaic story when it captures the euphoria of singing a song you love." - Nick Allen, RogerEbert.com

"I guarantee it will make you feel better than any other film that comes out this year." - Johnny Oleksinski, New York Post