Viewing & Discussion of: Beautiful Thing

Join us for a screening of the uplifting 90s classic Beautiful Thing, followed by a lively post-film discussion at the Sie FilmCenter!
About this Event

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of cinema, community, and conversation!

This event is part of a special film series designed to explore the intersection of psychoanalytic dialogue, human creativity, and the stories we see on screen. You don't need a background in psychology to enjoy it—just a love for great movies and meaningful conversations!

The Experience

We'll watch the film, Beautiful Thing, together at the Sie FilmCenter, followed immediately by an engaging group discussion.

The venue offers a full theater experience complete with a lounge, concessions, and a full bar—providing plenty of opportunity to mingle and chat before or after the event. Family and friends are welcome!

About the Film: Beautiful Thing (1996)

Set in a working-class housing estate in Southeast London during a sweltering summer, Beautiful Thing is a tender and uplifting coming-of-age story about two teenage neighbors, Jamie and Ste. Escaping their troubled home lives, the boys find solace in each other's company, slowly transforming their close friendship into a deeply touching romance. Supported by a vibrant cast of neighborhood characters, this classic perfectly balances sharp British humor with heartfelt realism to offer a wonderfully optimistic celebration of first love and self-acceptance.

Post-Film Discussion and Audience Q&A

Following the viewing, attendees will hear directly from voices in the field and community during a live discussion and audience Q&A.

Meet Your Discussant: Brian Ngo-Smith, LCSW, FABP

Our post-screening discussion will be led by Brian Ngo-Smith, a psychoanalyst and clinical social worker in Denver with over 20 years of experience. Brian is a faculty member at the Denver Institute for Psychoanalysis and a past president of the American Association for Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work. He was also the recipient of the 2024 Ernst and Gertrude Ticho Memorial Award from the American Psychoanalytic Association.