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Artist Thomas Bell Screens Film, Provoked, Then Punched

7/10/2026

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Thomas Bell (Finn Wittrock) screens “Westhampton” to a hometown crowd in the United States.
Christian Nilsson wrote and directed the film.
Moderator Richie Coster provokes Bell during the Q&A.
Former friend Dickie (Jake Weary) picks up a drunk Bell and punches Bell's stomach.
The film portrays Thomas as a callow artist who believes his art can exorcise his demons and avoids amends.

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Story summary

Thomas Bell (Finn Wittrock) screens “Westhampton” to a hometown crowd in the United States.
Christian Nilsson wrote and directed the film.
Moderator Richie Coster provokes Bell during the Q&A.
Former friend Dickie (Jake Weary) picks up a drunk Bell and punches Bell's stomach.
The film portrays Thomas as a callow artist who believes his art can exorcise his demons and avoids amends.