Film Screening, Talk Back + 80s/90s All White After Party
Can You Stand The Rain, Directed by Eden Marryshow
Saturday, June 20, 6–11:30 p.m.
Tickets: Eventbrite
Dine. Drama. Dance. Special film screening of 'Can You Stand the Rain' followed by a talk back with director Eden Marryshow, plus an after party!
An All White Affair is a one-night cinematic experience built around Can You Stand The Rain, an intimate story about friendship, grief, healing, and second chances. The evening begins with community, cocktails, and connection, followed by the film screening, a live talkback, and an afterparty celebrating Black joy through classic 80s/90s music, dancing, and togetherness. More than a movie night, it’s a modern-day gathering inspired by the spirit of the Chitlin’ Circuit: a space to laugh, reflect, heal, and celebrate life together.
Schedule:
- 6 p.m. — Red Carpet Reception
- 7 p.m. — Film Screening + Talk Back
- 9 p.m. — 80s/90s After Party
Tickets: $45
Purchase tickets at Eventbrite.
Presented with the Denton Black Film Festival, Jacquline L Shaw, and director Eden Marryshow. This program has been partially funded by a City of Lewisville Artist Microgrant.
About the Film
After the sudden death of Shawn Xavier Brown, a famed children's author and the spiritual anchor of their group, seven lifelong friends gather at his family home for a bittersweet weekend of remembrance. Amid laughter, memories, and simmering conflict, each is forced to reckon with where life has taken them: abandoned dreams, fractured relationships, lost love, and the compromises made in the name of success and survival.
As hidden resentments bubble up and long-suppressed truths are revealed, the group realizes that grief is not their only burden — they are also mourning the fearless dreamers they used to be. With Shawn’s spirit lingering among them, they each face a simple but soul-shaking question: can you still stand the rain when your dreams have been washed away?
Can You Stand The Rain is an emotionally rich ensemble drama about friendship, failure, resilience, and the painful beauty of rediscovering hope.
The Grand is Lewisville's home for the arts. It presents a variety of regional and national touring performers, art exhibits, and classes, while also giving the many arts groups in the greater Lewisville area a facility to perform and display their works. Its multiple performance spaces play host to a variety of events, including live music, theater, dance performances, comedy shows, and more. The center features the 294-seat Huffines Performance Hall, black box theater, recital hall, art gallery, and courtyard.
To reach The Grand from Interstate 35E, take exit 452 and proceed east on Main Street to Charles Street. The Grand will be on the left. Free public parking is available along Main and Church streets, or at Lewisville City Hall across Church Street from the center.
For details about upcoming events, or rental information for the facility, please visit LewisvilleGrand.com or call 972.219.8446.
