Friendly Distractions (2025) with Q&A! · Rutherford · Oct 26, 2026

Three NYC friends navigate dating: Ella, a divorced housewife seeking renewal; Jenna, career-focused with multiple suitors; and Janet, healing from divorce. Their journeys of risk-taking and resilience intertwine. Stick around for Q&A with director Adrian Nathan Lopez!

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