Independent Films at the Gaslamp 15 

HICK 

Small town teenager Luli escapes en route to Las Vegas, leaving behind her alcoholic and abusive parents. Armed with her smarts, a pistol, and pocket money, she hitchhikes her way west. Along the way, Luli crosses paths with Eddie, an unstable rebel with questionable motives and Glenda, a cocaine snorting drifter on the run. Adapted from the critically acclaimed novel by Andrea Portes, this powerful story pulls you into provocative world of drugs, seduction, and murder.

MONSIEUR LAZHAR 

Nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, MONSIEUR LAZHAR tells the poignant story of a Montreal middle school class shaken by the death of their well-liked teacher. Bachir Lazhar (Mohamed Fellag), a 55-year-old Algerian immigrant, offers the school his services as a substitute teacher and is quickly hired. As he helps the children heal, he also learns to accept his own painful past. This moving film features exquisite performances by Fellag and a stunning ensemble of child actors. 

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING

Inspired by the NY Times bestseller, WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING is a hilarious and heartfelt comedy about five couples whose lives are turned upside down by the challenges of impending parenthood. The A-list cast includes Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Chace Crawford, Chris Rock, Anna Kendrick, Matthew Morrison, and Dennis Quaid. As the expectant couples experience the thrills and surprises of having a baby, they ultimately coming to understand the universal truth that no matter what you plan for, life doesn't always deliver what's expected.

JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI 

The feature film debut of director David Gelb, JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI is a thoughtful and elegant meditation on work, family, and the art of perfection, chronicling sushi master Jiro Ono's unparalleled success in the culinary world. For most of his life, 85 year old Jiro has been mastering the art of making sushi, but even at his age he sees himself still striving for perfection. At the heart of this story is Jiro's relationship with his eldest son Yoshikazu, the worthy heir to Jiro's legacy, who is unable to live up to his full potential in his father's shadow.

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