Life & Debt Returns to BAM With Time for the Conversation

Stephanie Black’s documentary Life & Debt returns to BAM Rose Cinemas in Fort Greene on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 7 p.m. The anniversary screening is on 35mm and includes a Q&A afterward, giving the evening a different shape from a standard movie stop.

Plan for both the screening and the conversation. The listed 86-minute runtime describes the film; it should not become your deadline for leaving the entire event. If you want to stay through the discussion, keep the next part of your night flexible.

What You Are Booking

BAM describes the documentary as an examination of globalization’s effects on Jamaica, including international lending, trade policies, and their consequences for workers and farmers. Those are the film’s subjects and perspective, rather than a reason to expect a comprehensive introduction to every institution it discusses.

You do not need to prepare a research assignment before attending. A useful starting question is how the film connects economic decisions to individual lives. If you have seen it before, consider what you remember and what you want to reconsider on this viewing. The official screening page identifies the format and post-film discussion.

Count the Fee Per Person

General admission is listed at $17 and the member rate at $12, with a $2 handling fee per ticket. At those listed rates, two general-admission tickets plus handling come to $38. Confirm the final amount in checkout before paying.

For a group, agree on the total before one person makes the purchase. Decide who will hold the booking confirmation and how everyone will receive their ticket information. A membership decision deserves its own calculation: an existing member discount and the cost of joining for one screening are different budgets.

Leave Room for the Q&A

Ask BAM about the discussion participants and expected total duration if those details affect your plans. A film runtime alone cannot settle whether you can catch a particular train afterward or make a tightly timed dinner reservation.

If you would like to participate, keep one short question in mind as you watch. A question tied to a particular scene can open a more focused exchange than an attempt to cover the documentary’s entire argument. Make any notes discreetly and keep a bright phone screen out of other viewers’ sightlines.

Attending with a friend can also make the conversation continue beyond the auditorium. Agree beforehand whether you both want to stay through the Q&A, rather than discovering at the credits that one person has planned an immediate departure.

Find the Cinema Building

The screening is at BAM Rose Cinemas in the Peter Jay Sharp Building, 30 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217. Use that building name and address when meeting someone: BAM programs occupy several locations, so “outside BAM” can be an ambiguous instruction.

Check BAM’s visit information and current MTA service alerts when choosing a route. Atlantic Terminal is a useful area reference, but your starting point and access requirements should determine the journey. Give yourself room to find the entrance and handle tickets before the screening starts.

Match the Auditorium to Your Needs

Contact BAM about the specific screening auditorium if you need step-free access, particular seating, hearing support, or caption information. Describe the service you need rather than relying on a general venue description. If someone in your party needs assistance, settle the arrival arrangements together before booking.

For younger viewers, ask about age suitability and consider the documentary’s subject matter as well as its length. A post-film conversation adds to the time commitment, which matters when deciding whether this outing fits the whole party.

Before You Go

Open your confirmation again on the day of the screening. Check the date, start time, building, ticket details, and any organizer notice. Save the address and decide where your party will meet if you arrive separately.

Keep the booking link handy for changes or questions, and leave the discussion buffer intact when arranging your trip home. That extra space is what lets a screening with a conversation remain a complete evening.