NIGHT TWO // THURSDAY, JUNE 25

	Premiere: 7:30pm Party: 10:00pm - Midnight
	Mercy directed by Patrick Hoelck
	Chief directed by Brett Wagner
	Theatro Lounge 858 W. Lake St. Chicago, IL 60607

NIGHT TWO // OVERVIEW

Calling all novelists, romantics and cynics! Spend your Thursday with Gen Art watching the Chicago premiere of Mercy and and attending the afterparty at Theatro Lounge with complimentary beverages provided by Three Olives Vodka and Stella Artois, music and literary discourse - all for the price of about two drinks.

NIGHT TWO // FEATURE FILM

Mercy

Directed by: Patrick Hoelck

Starring: Scott Caan, Wendy Glenn, Troy Garity, Erika Christensen, Alexie Gilmore, John Boyd with Dylan McDermott and James Caan

*Q & A with director Patrick Hoelck, actor Scott Cann and select other cast following the Premiere

For novelist Johnny Ryan (Caan), writing about love is the easy part, believing in love is a different story - he's not entirely sure it even exists. However, his lifestyle of seduction and bachelorhood forever change when a single critic writes a biting review of his latest book, cutting through his charming persona, straight to his arrogant core. Thrown off course, Johnny does what comes naturally, he asks the critic on a date, which leads him on a rocky path of self-discovery as he realizes that love is much more real (and perilous) than he ever imagined.

Written by and starring Scott Caan (best known from the Oceans 11 trilogy), Mercy is a thoughtful drama… a puzzle of love’s idiosyncrasies. Caan’s insightful writing comes across deeply personal and relatable. Scott’s own father James Caan ("The Godfather", NBC's "Los Vegas") makes a touching appearance.

Other castmates include Erika Christensen (best known for her role in "Traffic" and tv's "Six Degrees"), Troy Garity (the "Barbershop" films), Alexie Gilmore ("Definitely, Maybe" and tv's "New Amsterdam") and of course, Dylan McDermott of "The Practice".


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