Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 – Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019

07:30 PM – 10:30 PM
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 Post-screening conversation between director Trey Edward Shults and rap star Bun B is followed by the opening-night party.

Set against the vibrant landscape of South Florida, and featuring an astonishing ensemble of award-winning actors and breakouts alike, Waves traces the epic emotional journey of a suburban African American family—led by a well-intentioned but domineering father—as they navigate love, forgiveness, and coming together in the aftermath of a loss. From acclaimed director Trey Edward Shults, Waves is a heartrending story about the universal capacity for compassion and growth even in the darkest of times.

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About the Speakers

Trey Shults is an American director, writer, producer, and actor. In 2010, he made his directorial debut in the short film Mother and Son. In 2011 and 2012, Shults variously served as film loader, post-production intern, and intern, on three of Terrence Malick’s films: Song to Song, Voyage of Time, and The Tree of Life. His first feature, Krisha, won SXSW, screened at Cannes 2015, and was released by A24. It also won the John Cassavetes Award at Indy Spirit, Best Directorial Debut from the National Board of Review, and the Breakthrough Director Award at the Gotham Awards. Shults’s second feature, It Comes at Night, is a family drama starring Joel Edgerton, Carmen Ejogo, Riley Keough, and Chris Abbott.

Bernard Freeman—better known as Bun B—changed the hip-hop landscape as half of the legendary UGK alongside the late Pimp C. In 2006 Bun B won an ASCAP award for Top R&B/Hip Hop Song for his writing and performance on the single Give Me That and he holds an MTV Music Award for Best R&B Video for Beyonce’s Check On It. His third solo album, 2010’s Trill O.G., was met with critical acclaim. By 2013, he would release his last project before his musical break, The Epilogue. As a professor of theology at Rice University, he led a course about religion and hip-hop culture. In 2018, Bun B delivered Return of the Trill, a full length effort produced by Big K.R.I.T. Bun B is also a board member of the Houston Cinema Arts Society.

Jason Woods aka Flash Gordon Parks is an ethnomusicologist from Houston. He holds a bachelor's degree in photography from Sam Houston State University. In 2005 Flash Gordon Parks published a book of photography and poetry called The Beautiful Side of Ugly with Eric Blaylock, which combined Blaylock’s poetry with FGP’s images to document the beauty of urban areas of Houston. He has lectured at venues including the Art League Houston, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, and Rice University. In 2015 he directed the documentary This Thing We Do: Houston DJ Culture Revealed.

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HOURS & ADMISSION

  • Wednesday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thursday, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday - Saturday, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Sunday , 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
    • Monday (Except selected holidays) | Closed.
    • Tuesday | Closed.
    • Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day | Closed.
  • Museum Admission

    ALL ACCESS tickets provide entry to Special Exhibitions and the MFAH Permanent Collections. Purchase online or drop by any admissions desk.
    • MFAH Member  FREE
    • ALL ACCESS (Adult 19+)  $24
    • ALL ACCESS (Senior 65+ with ID)  $20
    • ALL ACCESS (Youth 13–18)  $20
    • ALL ACCESS (Child 12 & Under)  FREE
    • *Thursday MFAH Permanent Collections (All Ages)  FREE
    • *Thursday ALL ACCESS (13 & Up)  $10
    On Thursday, admission to the MFAH Permanent Collections is free for all individuals, courtesy of Shell USA, Inc. Special Exhibitions require a separate, discounted ALL ACCESS ticket.

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Special Offers / Dining

Paolo Fronza, from Fellini Caffè, runs this sophisticated dining operation. Enjoy an array of Italian-inspired fare with a Texas flair, a European-style coffee bar, a kids menu, and much more at the MFA Café, located on the lower level of the Beck Building.

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