Can You Stand The Rain - Delaware
Reception • Award-Winning Film Screening • Talk Back • 80s/90s After Party
About this Event
Can You Stand The Rain - Directed by Eden Marryshow
Film Screening, Talk Back + 80s/90s After Party
Join us in person for an evening of film, culture, food, music, and celebration!
The evening begins with a 6 PM Red Carpet Reception featuring mocktails, light bites, games, and photo opportunities before the featured screening of Can You Stand The Rain at 7 PM. Following the film, guests will enjoy a live Talk Back Session with director Eden Marryshow and guests, offering behind-the-scenes insight, creative discussion, and audience Q&A.
After the screening, stick around for a nostalgic 80s/90s After Party at 9 PM.
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Presented with Women Beyond Measures and director Eden Marryshow
About the Film
After the sudden death of Shawn Xavier Brown, a famed children's author and the spiritual anchor of their group, seven lifelong friends gather at his family home for a bittersweet weekend of remembrance. Amid laughter, memories, and simmering conflict, each is forced to reckon with where life has taken them: abandoned dreams, fractured relationships, lost love, and the compromises made in the name of success and survival.
As hidden resentments bubble up and long-suppressed truths are revealed, the group realizes that grief is not their only burden — they are also mourning the fearless dreamers they used to be. With Shawn’s spirit lingering among them, they each face a simple but soul-shaking question: can you still stand the rain when your dreams have been washed away?
"Can You Stand The Rain" is an emotionally rich ensemble drama about friendship, failure, resilience, and the painful beauty of rediscovering hope.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, November 14th
Time: 6:00 PM – 12:00AM
Location: Robert E. Price Center 103 Dorman Street Harrington, DE 19952
What to Expect
- 6:00 PM | Red Carpet Reception & Community Cocktail Hour
Kick off the evening with music, games, photo opportunities, mocktails, and a chef-curated grazing table from Ambrosia Taverna as guests gather in community before the screening.
- 7:00 PM | Film Screening
Experience Can You Stand The Rain, the award-winning feature film that has moved audiences across the country.
- 8:30 PM | Live Talk Back
Join writer/director Eden Marryshow and special guests for an engaging conversation and audience Q&A exploring the film's themes of friendship, grief, healing, purpose, joy and legacy.
- 9:00 PM | Dine, Dance & Celebrate
The evening continues with elevated hors d'oeuvres from Chef Andrew Gajadhar, desserts, a cash bar, music, dancing, and community celebration.
Presented in partnership with the Carolina Film Network and filmmaker Eden Marryshow.
Black Tie inspired; Cocktail Attire Suggested. Seating is limited.
Ticket Information
Tickets: $70
Available now on Eventbrite.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 55.20 to USD 76.54
