The Dutchman

Andre Gaines (Dir), 88 minutes, USA, Western New York Premiere

Star Stephen McKinley Henderson in attendance.

In this modern adaptation of the 1964 Obie Award winning play, The Dutchman brings a contemporary edge to the original, exploring themes of race and identity in America. Clay (André Holland), a successful but troubled black businessman, attends therapy sessions with his wife, Kaya (Zazie Beetz), in an attempt to salvage their marriage. But their mysterious therapist (Stephen McKinley Henderson) is not all that he seems, and begins to unexpectedly appear to Clay outside of their sessions. On a New York subway train, Clay encounters Lula (Kate Mara), a seductive but sinister white stranger who slowly begins to unravel his life. Clay must discover the truth behind this encounter to get back to his wife, heal his fractured soul, and survive the night.

Starring André Holland, Zazie Beetz, Kate Mara, and 2025 BIFF Legacy Award Winner Stephen McKinley Henderson.