The Scripting of Time
Author Russell Banks and filmmaker Atom Egoyan discuss the excitement of using history as a subject for literature and film.
November 23
Author Russell Banks and filmmaker Atom Egoyan discuss the excitement of using history as a subject for literature and film.
November 23
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April Showers
Outside the Box (Office)
USC School of Cinematic Arts

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 : 7:00pm to 10:00pm
University Park Campus
George Lucas Instructional Building
Room 110
Free
From a survivor of the Columbine High School tragedy comes a dramatized retelling of one of the nation's largest school shootings.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with writer/director Andrew Robinson.
Admission is free and open to all.
About April Showers
In this film, writer/director Andrew Robinson shares what it was like to be a survivor of a major school shooting. Based largely on actual events, April Showers follows the story of Sean Ryan (Kelly Blatz) as he attempts to make sense of the horrors he's just witnessed and to cope with the loss of his friend April (Ellen Woglom).
April Showers stars Blatz, Daryl Sabara, Janel Parrish and Woglom, with Illeana Douglas and Tom Arnold rounding out the cast. It features breathtaking cinematography by Independent Spirit Award Nominee Aaron Platt.
Provided courtesy of IndieFlix. Rated R. Running time: 94 minutes.
Now available through Amazon, Netflix and iTunes.
To learn more about the film and to view the trailer, click here.
About Outside the Box (Office)
Outside the Box (Office) is a weekly showcase for upcoming releases, highlighting world cinema, documentary and independent film titles. Recognizing a need for greater diversity on campus, the series will draw from around the globe to present movies that may challenge, inspire or simply entertain. The weekly screenings will be on Wednesday nights (and other select dates, as they arise) in the School of Cinematic Arts Complex, George Lucas Building.
To view the calendar of screenings, click here.
About Check-In and Reservations
The theater will be overbooked to ensure capacity, and the RSVP list will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis, with no reserved seating. Please bring a photo ID or printout of your reservation confirmation, which will automatically be sent to your email account after you successfully RSVP through the Web site. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
Admission is free and open to all.
About April Showers
In this film, writer/director Andrew Robinson shares what it was like to be a survivor of a major school shooting. Based largely on actual events, April Showers follows the story of Sean Ryan (Kelly Blatz) as he attempts to make sense of the horrors he's just witnessed and to cope with the loss of his friend April (Ellen Woglom).
April Showers stars Blatz, Daryl Sabara, Janel Parrish and Woglom, with Illeana Douglas and Tom Arnold rounding out the cast. It features breathtaking cinematography by Independent Spirit Award Nominee Aaron Platt.
Provided courtesy of IndieFlix. Rated R. Running time: 94 minutes.
Now available through Amazon, Netflix and iTunes.
To learn more about the film and to view the trailer, click here.
About Outside the Box (Office)
Outside the Box (Office) is a weekly showcase for upcoming releases, highlighting world cinema, documentary and independent film titles. Recognizing a need for greater diversity on campus, the series will draw from around the globe to present movies that may challenge, inspire or simply entertain. The weekly screenings will be on Wednesday nights (and other select dates, as they arise) in the School of Cinematic Arts Complex, George Lucas Building.
To view the calendar of screenings, click here.
About Check-In and Reservations
The theater will be overbooked to ensure capacity, and the RSVP list will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis, with no reserved seating. Please bring a photo ID or printout of your reservation confirmation, which will automatically be sent to your email account after you successfully RSVP through the Web site. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
Alessandro Ago
(213) 740-2330



