The Floyd Theater is a student-led, one room movie theater on the University of Louisville campus that shows second-run, indie, and classic films every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 5:00PM & 8:00PM of the school year (with noted exceptions for holidays and special events). All of the films and events are planned by the Student Activities Board (SAB) film committee which is dedicated to bringing a thriving film culture to the campus and community.
All showings at the Floyd are priced as follows, unless otherwise stated:
- ADMISSION TO THE FLOYD THEATER IS FREE FOR UOFL STUDENTS AND STAFF
- General Admission: $3.00 each
- With a non-UofL Student I.D.*: $1.50 each
WE ARE A CASH ONLY THEATER
MOVIES & SHOW TIMES:
A Star is Born – February 6, 7, and 8 @ 5:00 & 8:00 PM
Seasoned musician Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) discovers-and falls in love with-struggling artist Ally (Gaga). She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer – until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally’s career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.
Blindspotting – February 13 and 15 @ 5:00 and 8:00 PM
Collin (Daveed Diggs) must make it through his final three days of probation for a chance at a new beginning. He and his troublemaking childhood best friend, Miles (Rafael Casal), work as movers and are forced to watch their old neighborhood become a trendy spot in the rapidly gentrifying Bay Area. When a life-altering event causes Collin to miss his mandatory curfew, the two men struggle to maintain their friendship as the changing social landscape exposes their differences. Explores the intersection of race and class set against the backdrop of Oakland.
The Hate U Give – February 20 and 22 @ 5:00 and 8:00 PM (Partnership with the Society of Porter Scholars)
Starr Carter is constantly switching between two worlds: the poor, mostly black, neighborhood where she lives and the rich, mostly white, prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Now, facing pressures from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what’s right.
If Beale Street Could Talk – February 27 and March 1 @ 5:00 and 8:00 PM (Partnership with the Society of Porter Scholars)
In early 1970s Harlem, daughter and wife-to-be Tish vividly recalls the passion, respect and trust that have connected her and her artist fiancé Alonzo Hunt, who goes by the nickname Fonny. Friends since childhood, the devoted couple dream of a future together, but their plans are derailed when Fonny is arrested for a crime he did not commit.
The Floyd Theater can be reached through phone, email (preferred), and social media:
Email: film@uoflsab.org
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