MOMMIE DEAREST
TIME: Friday 11/20 at 7:00pm
LOCATION: UNCSA ACE Theatre Complex
ABOUT THE FILM:
Outrageous and controversial, this is the story of legendary movie star Joan Crawford (Faye Dunaway) as she struggles for her career and battles the inner demons of her private life. Released in 1981 on the heels of the a scandalous, best-selling tell all book, Mommie Dearest has gone from exposé to cultural reference point; inspiring generations of drag queens and artists, and cementing Faye Dunaway as the Hollywood diva of our time (on and off screen).
Joan’s torment was manifested in her relationships with her adopted children, Christina (Diana Scarwid) and Christopher (Xander Berkeley). The public Crawford was a strong-willed, glamorous object of admiration, but Mommie Dearest reveals the private Crawford, the woman desperate to be a mother, adopting her children when she was single and trying to survive in a devastating industry that swallows careers thoughtlessly. The rage, the debilitating strain, and the terrifying descent into alcoholism unforgettably depicted in this film, based upon Christina Crawford’s best-selling book. Note, the film contains scenes of child abuse.
INAUGURAL WIRE HANGER CONTEST (inspired by the film’s most iconic scene)
This is your time to shine as the crafter and artist you know you are, but the world may not have yet recognized you to be.
Decorate, manipulate, or re-envision a classic metal wire hangar, and bring your design to the screening. A twisted abstract sculpture? A hangar plastered in googly eyes? Be bold and have fun with it! The audience will decide awards, and the lucky winners will receive some very special gifts that even Joan would envy.
* If having trouble purchasing tickets online, please contact Max Cullen at maxcullen@gmail.com