Rated R

The 20th Annual African American Film Festival
Curated by author and cinema scholar Terri Francis
Feb 21, 2026 |Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse
1998, 120 min
Jake Shuttleworth (Denzel Washington) has spent the last six years in prison after accidentally killing his wife during a violent domestic dispute, leaving his son, star basketball prospect Jesus Shuttleworth (Ray Allen), to fend for himself. One day, the prison warden (Ned Beatty) approaches Jake with an unusual offer: He’ll be given a week of parole to convince Jesus to attend the governor’s alma mater, with the promise of a shortened sentence if he succeeds.
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Guests attending PEAK performances in the Rinker Playhouse will receive one complimentary beverage with every ticket purchased (underage guests will be offered a non-alcoholic selection).
PEAK performances made possible by a grant from the MLDauray Arts Initiative in honor of Leonard and Sophie Davis
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