Rising young filmmaker Kirk Shannon-Butts, proclaimed by some to be a young gay Spike Lee, has catapulted onto the scene with his first feature-length film, which dares to ask the question—can you fall in love in one day?

Set amidst the hustle of vibrant Harlem, Blueprint follows the impromptu romance of independent and reserved college student Keith and street-smart Nathan. What ensues is a day of intimacy and passion for the unlikely couple, one that begins in the rhythm and chaos of the city, then travels via a motorcycle road trip away from the confines of the urban world and into the woods and beyond. As Keith and Nathan experience nature and each other, they strip away their clothing, their identities, and their masks to reveal themselves to one another and the world.

Blueprint is a film that honors the history of cinema while authentically portraying a modern-day love story of two African American men—something sorely absent from the typical film landscape. That is, until now.

Director Kirk Shannon-Butts, Actor Damion Lee, and Actor Blake Young-Fountain will be attending a post-film Q&A.

ADMISSION:  $10 non-member / $8 members