Monday, February 18
8:00 pm
IFC Center
323 6th Ave (at W. 3rd St.)
New York, NY
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Introduced by Geo Wyeth! 35mm print
John Sayles’s comedy gives a smart, political edge to the oft-told “stranger in a strange land” sci-fi story with African-American actor Joe Morton as “The Brother”, an alien stranded in New York City. Chased by two white Men in Black, he must also negotiate a myriad of class and racial challenges. The film’s connection between “alienness” and “blackness” resonated strongly with musician and performer Geo Wyeth (who released his first studio album, Alien Tapes): “I wish I had seen this as a teenager… If you have ever felt your own body permeating unseen dimensions or worlds, unreachable by language or logical perception, you will connect to this film.”
R, 108 Minutes
USA, 1984
As always, the screening will be followed by drinks and discussion at Julius Bar (159 West 10th St. at Waverly), the oldest gay bar in New York City!
UPCOMING FILMS:
MARCH 18: My Barbarian presents
ASHIK KERIB (1988, Sergei Parajanov)
APRIl 15: Yoruba Richen presents
SET IT OFF (1996, F. Gary Gray)
