OPENING NIGHT EVENT presented by FRUIT LOOP!
DOORS - 6 pm for a PRE-SCREENING RECEPTION with cash bar
Screening - 7:00 pm
Directed by: Jeffrey McHale | 90 min | USA | 2019
A chorus of film critics and fervent devotees explore the complicated afterlife of 1995’s biggest film flop, Paul Verhoeven’s Showgirls. From disastrous release to cult adoration and extraordinary redemption, take a deep dive into the film that’s become a true cult classic, with contributions from David Schmader, April Kidwell (“I, Nomi!”) and Peaches Christ.
Join us for our WILDEST, most “audience-participation” Opening Night ever, as we present this FABULOUS Festival Favourite that’s been slaying audiences from Tribeca to Outfest to Inside Out to Frameline!
FOLLOWED BY A RAUCOUS 9: 15 PM SCREENING OF: Showgirls!
Preceded by the short film: Stalls
Directed by: João Dall'Stella | 3 min| USA |2019
Jonathan goes to the restroom in the middle of an opera performance. He has a very specific mission.