The Well (Director in Attendance for Q&A) at the Rio Theatre

Schedule

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

The Rio Theatre | Vancouver, BC

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Oscar-nominated filmmaker Hubert Davis (BLACK ICE) makes his narrative feature debut with the taught, dystopian sci-fi thriller THE WELL, which premiered at the Fantasia Film Festival in 2025.
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Director Hubert Davis will be joining us for intro and post-show Q&A.
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In a world where environmental collapse has left survivors to fight over the precious remaining resources, a young woman’s loyalties are tested by the arrival of a wounded man who discovers her family has a secret supply of freshwater. With Sheila McCarthy, Shailyn Pierre-Dixon, Natasha Mumba, Joanne Boland, Arnold Pinnock, Steven McCarthy.
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Wednesday, January 28
Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Tickets www.riotheatretickets.ca
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THE WELL (Hubert Davis, 2025 / 91 mins / 14A) In a world where environmental collapse has left survivors to fight over the precious remaining resources, a young woman’s loyalties are tested by the arrival of a wounded man who discovers her family has a secret supply of freshwater.
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*Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service
*Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event.
*We recommend purchasing your tickets in advance at www.riotheatretickets.ca. If a screening or live event is not sold out, the remaining tickets will be available for in-person purchase at the Rio Theatre’s Box Office prior to showtime (subject to availability).
*Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats, and time for treats at concession.
*All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. No refunds or exchanges.
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