Ani’s blend of street-smart grit, humor and vulnerability captivates from the outset of the film. Ani is not a one-dimensional figure — she’s complex, flawed and deeply human, challenging stereotypes attached to sex work.

Three-time Academy Award-nominated actor Willem Dafoe spoke with College of Fine Arts Dean Harvey Young on Monday night about his 38-year-long film career, including his most recent film, “The Florida...