Center for Diversity & Inclusion and Noir Presents the Director's Cut!
 

This event held at Washington University highlighted the director's vision (Philip Irving) as he, David Ladwig, and Don McClendon break down moments from Love Thy Neighbor. 

 

Information of Love Thy Neighbor:

Part social satire of the Baptist Church, part queer coming of age dramedy, Love Thy Neighbor explores ideological differences in the Black community between an aging generation heavily steeped in religion and a youth that has largely abandoned the church. 

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What to expect:
Watch exclusive, never-before-seen footage of the film.
Talk to the director and lead actors about...
The making of the movie 

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Themes
The black church, shame, Blackness, Queerness, and masculinity. 

Precursor to exclusive Wash U screening of the full film in spring 2024.