On Sight: Free Movie Premiere at Celebration Pointe in Gainesville, Florida

Sat Apr 04 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-04:00

Regal Celebration Pointe 10 & RPX | Gainesville

Micah E. Johnson, Ph.D.
Publisher/HostMicah E. Johnson, Ph.D.
On Sight: Free Movie Premiere at Celebration Pointe in Gainesville, Florida
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ON SIGHT Film Premiere: A free, special screening at Regal Celebration Ponte. 1night only. Exeuctive Produced by DC Young Fly.
About this Event

On Sight: Free Movie Night in Gainesville, Florida


FREE Movie Ticket • FREE Book • First Come, First Served


Executive Producer: DC Young Fly
Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Regal Celebration Pointe, Gainesville, FL
Cost: FREE



*RSVP opens on MLK Day at 7:00 PM


TAKE ACTION: Set a reminder now so you can claim your free ticket the moment they go live.



About the Event

Gainesville, this is your night.

ON SIGHT is a funny, powerful movie built for real life. Family tension. Stress. Pride. Fear. The moments that can flip fast. This premiere brings the energy of a movie night with the purpose of a community moment.

You will laugh. You might get quiet for a second. You will leave more powerful and connected than when you came.



Who It’s For
  • Organizations and groups that work with youth
  • Youth ages 15+
  • Parents and caregivers
  • Teachers
  • Mentors and coaches
  • Service providers and youth advocates



What You Get (FREE)
  • Free ticket with registration
  • Free book for attendees while supplies last

Important: Seating and books are first come, first served.



What to Expect
  • A premiere screening with a real Gainesville crowd
  • Big laughs, real emotion, and a message that sticks
  • A night you can bring your family, mentees, or team to



House Rules and Tips
  • Come early: capacity is limited
  • Bring someone: a young person you care about, a parent, a mentor, a coach, or a colleague
  • Keep it respectful: this is a community space



Reserve Your Free Ticket

Tickets are free, but seats fill up. Claim yours now and be part of the premiere night Gainesville will talk about.


Due to historically high no show rates for free events, tickets may be intentionally oversold to ensure a full audience. Your RSVP does not guarantee a seat, the only way to claim your ticket is to arrive on time. Seats cannot be reserved or saved for others, so encourage your entire party to arrive early, and please note the movie will start immediately at 5:00 PM.


Event Photos

Dr. J, a UCLA professor and death row advocate, recounts a raw and hilarious conversation with twelve youth inside a juvenile detention facility about trauma, street life, mental health, and survival. But will they listen? Can they change? Delivered as stand-up comedy and solo performance, Dr. Micah E. Johnson gives a career-defining performance that is as funny as it is powerful. Based on true stories. Watch testimonials below.



On Sight is an electric live performance and film experience that blends comedy, drama, and real-life truth into a night people leave talking about for weeks. Audiences in Gainesville, Florida and Los Angeles, California have praised it in testimonials as powerful, relatable, and life changing, with many saying they felt calmer, more hopeful, and more equipped to handle conflict by the end. RSVP NOW to lock in your FREE ticket and grab a FREE On Sight book at the premiere, first come, first served.



Gainesville gets it first, an exclusive sneak peek and discussion of On Sight, the bold new film built from a live show that has been lighting up rooms. This is your chance to see select scenes before the public rollout and be part of the conversation right here in Gainesville. RSVP NOW for FREE tickets and a FREE book at the premiere.


Event Photos

Dr. Micah E. Johnson and DC Young Fly team up on ON SIGHT as a purpose driven performer duo: Dr. Johnson is the creator and on screen performer, a SAG AFTRA actor with 25+ years of stage/screen work and 30+ solo plays performed nationwide in the past five years, while DC Young Fly serves as Executive Producer, bringing the reach of a nationally recognized comedian, actor, and host, known from Wild ’N Out and The 85 South Show. Together, they blend star power and lived-in storytelling to deliver a premiere night that is entertaining, culturally specific, and built to move people forward.


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About Dr. Micah Johnson

Dr. Micah E. Johnson is a Los Angeles-based SAG-AFTRA actor and performer. His screen credits include lead roles in On Sight, Fall of Man, Trick Mirror, and Running Amidst, and he is currently starring in the stage productions Red Harlem and Antigone. On set, he has worked alongside and learned from DC Young Fly (On Sight), Colin Farrell (Sugar), Jennifer Garner and Regina Hall (Five Star Weekend), Kathy Bates (Matlock), and Nathan Fillion and Sean Patrick Thomas (The Rookie). Over the past five years, he has performed 30+ solo plays across the U.S., including Never Had a Friend, with appearances at UC Irvine, UCLA, Penn State, the University of South Florida, the University of Florida, the Hippodrome Theatre, and the Challenger Learning Center in Tallahassee. Dr. Johnson is also a tenured UCLA professor specializing in trauma and behavioral health.


Agenda

🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
On Sight Movie
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Discussion

Info: A conversation with Dr. Micah E. Johnson


🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
On Sight Gun Violence Prevention Workshop by Dr. Micah E. Johnson

Info: The On Sight Workshop is the interactive “each one teach one” part of the On Sight program, where participants learn tools and then leave prepared to pass them on. Dr. Micah Johnson teaches practical de-escalation, emotional regulation, and conflict prevention skills, backed by research, resources, and clear instruction on how to use the On Sight film and workbook to foster peace in your school, family, or community. The workshop will take place at Celebration Pointe, with additional location details to be determined, and RSVP NOW for free tickets and a free book, first come, first served.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Regal Celebration Pointe 10 & RPX, 4901 Steve Spurrier Way, Gainesville, United States

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