The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today that AFI FEST 2016 presented by Audi will close with the Special Closing Night Gala Presentation of CBS Films and Lionsgate's PATRIOTS DAY . Directed by Peter Berg and starring Academy Award® nominee Mark Wahlberg, the Closing Night Gala will take place on November 17, 2016, at the TCL Chinese Theatre. The film will open in Boston, New York and Los Angeles on December 21, 2016 and will open in theaters nationwide on January 13, 2017. Patron Packages That Include Gala Seating Available Now at AFI.com "PATRIOTS DAY is a moving tribute to the strength of the human spirit, the heroes of Boston and our nation's capacity to unify in the wake of the unimaginable," said Jacqueline Lyanga, Director, AFI FEST. "Peter Berg brings together a riveting ensemble cast whose emotional performances beautifully humanize and personalize the people whose lives have been forever changed. We are honored to screen this film as th