BUILD Series

When political turmoil forces a British-Caribbean dictator to flee his island nation, he seeks refuge with his pen pal, a rebellious teenage girl (Odeya Rush) in suburban America, and teaches her how to start a revolution and overthrow the "mean girls" in her high school. Watch Odeya Rush on the BUILD stage, talking about the film "Dear Dictator."

In "The Arrangement," Christine Evangelista plays Megan Morrison in this multi-layered Hollywood love story that centers around this beautiful young actress who is auditioning for the female lead in the summer blockbuster playing opposite Kyle West, one of the world's top movie stars. After Megan’s amazing audition leads to an incredible first date (and more) with Kyle, her Cinderella story takes an unexpected turn when she is presented with a contract that would change her life forever and secure her fame. However, it raises the question: is their relationship about love or about the contract? And while Megan has a mysterious past she is trying to keep hidden, Kyle seems to be hiding his own big secret as well.

Netflix original series Marvel's "Jessica Jones" chronicles the life of one of the darker Marvel characters, the mysterious Jessica Jones, played by Krysten Ritter. "Marvel's Jessica Jones" returns this month for a second season where we find Jones investigating the hospital where she mysteriously gained her powers. Check out Ritter and Rachael Taylor talking about the new season at BUILD.

When Stella Abbott (Lucy Hale) receives a diagnosis of terminal cancer, she decides she will not go gentle into that good night and throws caution to the wind by living like there is no tomorrow. Unfortunately, that decision comes back to bite her when her doctors inform her that her illness has miraculously been cured, leaving that good news tainted by the fact she now needs to deal with the fallout from all of the things she did when she thought she was dying.

Directed by Roland Joffé ("The Killing Fields"), "The Forgiven" is based on a play by Michael Ashton, and stars Forest Whitaker as the real-life figure of South African activist Archbishop Desmond Tutu as he is summoned to a maximum-security prison by a notorious murderer seeking clemency (Eric Bana) and is drawn into a dangerous, life-changing battle with the criminal. Watch Oscar-winner Whitaker, as he discusses the story at BUILD.

Growing up in the Cayman Islands as a multiracial young girl and Child Of Deaf Adults (CODA), actor Grace Byers ("Empire") was bullied throughout her childhood. Her book was born out of her impassioned desire to empower young girls against the negative effects of bullying. "I Am Enough" is the picture book everyone needs. This is a gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another from Byers and talented newcomer artist Keturah A. Bobo. This is the perfect gift for mothers and daughters, baby showers and graduation. We are all here for a purpose. We are more than enough. We just need to believe it.

Combining dark comedy with dramatic intrigue, "Gringo" joyrides across the border into Mexico, where all is not as it seems for mild-mannered American businessman Harold Soyinka (David Oyelowo). Crossing the line from citizen to criminal, Harold tangles with duplicitous business partners, Mexican drug lords, international mercenaries, and the DEA. As he attempts to survive in one of the most dangerous places on earth, the question lingers: is this ordinary man in way over his head, or is he two steps ahead?

"Nation of Two" is the follow up to Vance Joy’s critically-acclaimed breakthrough debut album, "Dream Your Life Away," which recently surpassed one million in consumption in the U.S. alone. The album spawned the 4x Platinum blockbuster hit, “Riptide” and RIAA Platinum certified “Mess Is Mine.” "Dream Your Life Away" also featured “fire and the flood” and “Georgia,” which are both now certified Gold. Based on the success of these songs, Vance Joy was the #1 Most Played artist at Alternative radio in 2015. The multi-platinum singer/songwriter comes to BUILD to talk about his latest album.

"You’re Not That Great: (but neither is anyone else)" is a hilarious, scathing send up to the self-help genre from social media mogul and “The Bachelor” producer, Elan Gale. The self-help industry tells people that if they're positive, if they put their best foot forward and if they just believe in themselves that they will find happiness. Let’s be real, people can read all the inspirational quotes they want. But the truth is people still won't have the lives they want. Gale's book teaches people to harness all the negativity in the world and use it to improve their lives.

Hot off their Olympic Bronze medal win in PyeongChang, watch the brother-sister ice dance team of Maia Shibutani and Alex Shibutani, two-time U.S. National champions, on the BUILD stage, as they chat about their PyeongChang Olympic experience. The “ShibSibs” – a combination of their last name and the word “siblings” – are beloved throughout the skating community.