CALIFORNIA SOLO opens 12/7, with special appearance by Robert Carlyle December 7, 2012

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCES: Actor Robert Carlyle will appear with director Marshall Lewy on Friday, December 7 at the 7:30pm and 9:50pm shows. Director Marshall Lewy returns to speak on Saturday, December 8 at the 7:30pm and 9:50pm shows.

Robert Carlyle (The Full Monty, Trainspotting) plays Lachlan MacAldonich, a former Britpop rocker who has settled into a comfortably numb existence in farm country just outside Los Angeles. By day, he works on an organic farm and travels regularly to the city’s farmers’ markets to sell produce. By night, he retreats to his crummy apartment to record "Flame-Outs," his podcast that recounts the tragic deaths of great musicians. The only spark in his humdrum existence is Beau, played by Alexia Rasmussen (Our Idiot Brother, Listen to Your Heart), a lovely struggling actress and amateur chef who frequents the Silver Lake farmers’ market. One night, Lachlan gets pulled over for a DUI, a charge that dredges up his past drug offense and threatens him with deportation. Lachlan’s only hope of staying in the U.S. is proving that his removal would cause “extreme hardship” to a U.S. citizen spouse or relative. Lachlan contacts his estranged ex-wife and daughter, raising past demons that he must finally confront. CALIFORNIA SOLO is a human story about post-fame life and personal redemption. Written and directed by Marshall Lewy (Bluestate).

"Robert Carlyle’s soulful...layered performance as an embittered musician facing his demons gives this fragile drama emotional heft."--The Hollywood Reporter

"A touching drama that gives marvelous actor Robert Carlyle a great character part into which he can sink his teeth."--The Huffington Post

"An open and utterly human performance from Robert Carlyle."--The Telegraph

Official Selection:
Sundance Film Festival
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Slovakia Art Film Fest
Moscow International Film Festival
Nashville Film Festival
Cleveland International Film Festival

Showtimes (valid 12/7-12/13): Fri-Sun 12:00, 2:30 5:00, 7:30, 9:50; Mon-Thur 5:00, 7:30, 9:50.

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