In the summer of 1985, "The Legend of Billie Jean" captivated audiences with its empowering narrative. Directed by Matthew Robbins, this cult coming-of-age classic weaves a sick soundtrack, a homemade pixie cut, and the raw power of revenge into a potent cocktail of justice that still resonates today.
At its core is Billie Jean Davy, brilliantly portrayed by Helen Slater in her debut role, as an ordinary teenager thrust into extraordinary circumstances when her brother's scooter is vandalized by the local bully. Billie Jean and her misfit friends embark on a revenge quest, transforming them into local heroes and symbols of justice and hope. A reminder that even ordinary individuals have the power to become legends when they chop off all their hair and put on a cut-off wetsuit. Fair is fair!
The vitals:
MONDAY, 5/29
7:00 - doors
8:00 - local short film "Attack of the 300 LB Woman" with filmmaker Alexis Hunter
Following - THE LEGEND OF BILLIE JEAN
(take a look:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTyHPlRVTPI&ab_channel=TrailerChan)
Sliding scale $5-10 tix available for presale, any remaining sold at door (all proceeds go to studio's screening fees and future programming all for you!).
21+
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