Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Vidiots, Los Angeles
**Screenwriter**: Gregg Araki from the novel by Scott Heim **Producers**: Gregg Araki, Jeffrey Kusama-Hinte, Mary Jane Skalski Vidiots is thrilled to welcome back legendary indie filmmaker **Gregg Araki** for a special screening of *Mysterious Skin* followed by a conversation with Araki and actor **Joseph Gordon-Levitt**. Indie legend Gregg Araki’s most sensitive and thoughtful film to date, *Mysterious Skin* offers a profound and compassionate view into the lasting effects of childhood trauma. A teenage hustler and a young man obsessed with alien abductions cross paths, together discovering a horrible, liberating truth. With outstanding and compelling performances and empathetic direction, this powerful film still captivates and illuminates over 20 years later. And come see Araki’s latest *sin*sational romp [*I Want Your Sex*](https://vidiotsfoundation.org/movies/i-want-your-sex/), opening in our microcinema on Friday, August 28th. **Picks from the Video Store** Looking for an Araki-thon this weekend? Buckle up for fun and visit his epic director’s section! *Nowhere, Doom Generation, Smiley Face* **Accessibility Options**: Amplified Audio, please see the box office for devices.