Free screening of Roofman at Independent Picture House Oct. 8 (reservations required)

This free screening is at The Independent Picture House, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, NC, on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 7 p.m.

This movie, starring Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, is a true Charlotte story. The events depicted happened in Charlotte, and the movie was filmed in Charlotte. Some of the characters in the film were part of the actual events and play themselves.

A former Army Ranger and struggling father turns to robbing McDonald’s restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname: Roofman. After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys “R” Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move. But when he falls for a divorced mom drawn to his undeniable charm, his double life begins to unravel, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat and mouse as his past closes in.

You need to reserve your pass in advance. When you’re reserving your pass, be careful about ads that might pop up. You do NOT need enter a credit card. If you’re seeing a request for a credit card, you’re in the wrong place!

Have your pass ready at the door. The movie starts at 7 p.m., with no previews. Doors open at 6 p.m. Make sure to get there early, because it could fill up, even if you have a pass. Your pass is required, but does not guarantee entry.