A screening of Joel Alfonso Vargas's film "Mad Bills to Pay" will be followed by a Q&A session with the filmmaker himself. Vargas, known for his authentic storytelling and exploration of urban life, will discuss his work which focuses on themes of diasporic identity and social justice, drawing from his upbringing in the Bronx.

Mad Bills to Pay with Joel Alfonso Vargas (Filmmaker)

Rico’s summer is a mix of chasing girls and hustling homemade cocktails out of a cooler on Orchard Beach, the Bronx. But when Destiny, his teenage girlfriend, crashes at his place with his family, it’s only a matter of time before his carefree days come spiraling down.