A24 Hosts Free 'Tony' Screenings for Hospitality Workers
The 'Industry Night' events, hosted by local chefs, will take place in 25 cities on August 3 ahead of the film's limited theatrical release.
- Starring
- Dominic Sessa, Antonio Banderas
The studio is partnering with OpenTable and Square for the events.
The screenings, dubbed “Industry Night,” are intended for servers, dishwashers, line cooks, maître d’s and other restaurant staff. They will take place across 25 cities, from Austin and Phoenix to Philadelphia and San Diego.
Who is hosting the screenings?
Each screening will be hosted by a local chef. The list of hosts includes Federico Castellucci in Atlanta, Tavel Bristol-Joseph in Austin, and Brian Howard in Las Vegas. Staff from OpenTable and Square’s restaurant networks, as well as workers from other local restaurants, will be invited.
When does 'Tony' open in theaters?
It stars Dominic Sessa as a 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain spending a summer in Provincetown, where he finds work in a restaurant kitchen run by an enigmatic chef played by Antonio Banderas.
The “Industry Night” initiative serves as a targeted preview for the industry that inspired Bourdain's career.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cities are getting the free 'Tony' screenings?
The free "Industry Night" screenings will be held in 25 cities. The announced locations include Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami, Nashville, New Orleans, Orlando, Phoenix, Portland, Raleigh, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, and San Diego.
Who can attend the free 'Tony' screenings?
The screenings are specifically for hospitality and food service workers. This includes front-of-house and back-of-house staff such as servers, dishwashers, line cooks, and maître d's. Invitations are extended to staff within the OpenTable and Square restaurant networks, as well as workers from other local restaurants.
What is the movie 'Tony' about?
The film Tony centers on a 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain, played by Dominic Sessa, during a summer in Provincetown. He stumbles into working at a local restaurant run by an enigmatic chef, played by Antonio Banderas, and navigates life within its chaotic and close-knit kitchen staff.
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