Tuesday, June 16 at 7:00: Sneak Preview + Q&A with John Early after the screening
Wednesday, June 17 at 7:00: Sneak Preview + Q&A with John Early after the screening
Friday, June 19 at 4:45: Q&A with John Early moderated by Brace Belden after the screening
Friday, June 19 at 7:15: Q&A with John Early moderated by Ivy Wolk after the screening
Saturday, June 20 at 4:45: Q&A with John Early moderated by Sarah Sherman after the screening
Saturday, June 20 at 7:15: Q&A with John Early moderated by Amy Sedaris after the screening
In his directorial debut, comedian, writer, and actor John Early stars as a plucky dishwasher who leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content-creation company. Maddie seems to have everything—adoring husband (Eric Rahill), ride-or-die bestie (Kate Berlant) and a cupboard full of ethically-sourced chili crisp—but mounting pressures threaten to reawaken a hidden secret from her troubled past. A pitch-perfect blend of satire, melodrama, daring tonal shifts and intimate performances, MADDIE’S SECRET announces a bold new cinematic voice.
Official selection: TIFF, New Directors New Films
“Soars on the fuel of its open-hearted sincerity…it’s hard not to be beguiled.” - RogerEbert.com