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Horsegirls

Midnight weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights (meaning arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating, the movie starts after midnight)!

Director: Lauren Meyering Run Time: 101 min. Format: Audio Amplification Available Release Year: 2025

Starring: Gretchen Mol, Jerod Haynes, Lillian Carrier, Matthew Schwab, Tony Hale

Don’t miss the opening night of The opening night red carpet is hosted by Chancelor Humphrey aka Keep Pittsburgh Dope. Stay after the screening for a reception with drinks and light bites, as well as a Q&A with the director Lauren Meyering.

Horsegirls: As her mother Sandy grapples with an uncertain diagnosis, autistic 22-year-old Margarita must reluctantly grow up. Bogged down by the demands of her new job at a Halloween store and the complications of her mom’s illness, Margarita discovers a competitive hobbyhorse team, a sport in which young athletes mimic equestrian activities like jumping and galloping while riding a stick horse. Encouraged by her coach, Margarita begins to gain confidence as she grows into her independence and looks forward to her next chapter.

This film won five awards at the Seattle Film Festival, including the Grand Jury award for Best Feature Film.