The Dutchman

Clay, a successful but troubled black businessman, attends therapy sessions with his wife, Kaya, in an attempt to salvage their marriage. But their mysterious therapist is not all that he seems, and begins to unexpectedly appear to Clay outside of their sessions. On a New York subway train, Clay encounters Lula, a seductive but sinister white stranger who slowly begins to unravel his life. Clay must discover the truth behind this encounter to get back to his wife, heal his fractured soul, and survive the night. In this modern adaptation of the 1964 Obie Award winning play, The Dutchman brings a contemporary edge to the original, exploring themes of race and identity in America.

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photo of Andre Gaines

Film Screenings

Mar 8, 2025
11:00am 12:28pm
Mar 11, 2025
9:30pm 10:58pm
Mar 11, 2025
9:30pm 10:58pm
Mar 14, 2025
9:15pm 10:43pm

Credits

Director:

Andre Gaines

Executive Producer:

Cassian Elwes, Peter Graham, Devon Libran, Joshua Blum, Han West

Producer:

Andre Gaines, Jonathan T. Baker

Screenwriter:

Andre Gaines and Qasim Basir

Cinematographer:

Frank DeMarco

Editor:

Joel Viertel

Production Designer:

Mayne Burke

Sound Designer:

Matt Snedecor

Music:

Daniel Hart

Principal Cast:

André Holland, Kate Mara, Zazie Beetz, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Aldis Hodge, Lauren E. Banks

Additional Credits:

Costume Designer: David Tabbert, Make-Up Artist: Ruth Fernandez

Contact

Distributor:

Jake Carter
UTA

Public Film Contact:

Daniel Rak, Jake Carter
WME, UTA
drak@wmeagency.com
(310) 859-4288

Publicity Contact:

Scott Feinstein
scott.feinstein@42west.com
(646) 596-5879

Sales Agent:

Daniel Rak
WME
drak@wmeagency.com

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2025
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Runtime:
88 mins