Times Square

Dir. Allan Moyle, English, United States, introduced by Dr. Katherine Farrimond

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Sun 9 September 2012 // 19:30 / Cinema

Times Square is a film about two teenage runaways Nicky Marotta and Pamela Pearl who form an underground punk rock band The Sleez Sisters who gain a cult following after broadcasting their volatile songs and speeches on LaGuardia radio station. The climax of the film features a rooftop concert in Times Square. The story was based on a diary that director Allan Moyle bought that had been found in a sofa which detailed the life of a girl on the streets. The film is controversial in that the studio cut out much of the lesbian content giving it a disjointed feel that Moyle admitted undermined the integrity of the film. Nonetheless the film has been an inspiration for those involved in riot grrrl (Kathleen Hanna, Bikini Kill) and staple of lesbian and gay film festivals.

This film will be introduced by Dr. Katherine Farrimond who knows her stuff about lesbian representation in film and culture.

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Tickets:

ON THE NIGHT - Tickets for the Girl Gang Film Season cost £5 or £3.50 concessions.

ADVANCE TICKETS - £4.50 or £3 concessions http://www.wegottickets.com/event/179769

SPECIAL PASS - We are offering a special Girl Gang pass that will give you access to all 4 screenings of the season, for only £12 and £8 (conc) + You get a free mini-zine and a free mixed-CD with it! If you show a confirmation of your purchase, you can collect your pass on any of the screenings of the season from the door. LINK: http://www.wegottickets.com/f/4977  

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