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Tuesday Night Film Screening: “Glen or Glenda?” Monday, September 28, 2009
55here invites you to explore your alter ego. In conjunction with Persona | Anima, 55here will be screening “Glen or Glenda?,” a notably campy B movie about embracing all sides of yourself—even those which defy social norms.
Written, directed by, and starring legendary filmmaker Ed Wood, “Glen or Glenda?” is a semi-autobiographical film whose cross-dressing protagonist, Glen, must decide whether or not to reveal “Glenda,” his female alter-ego, to his future wife. A cast of characters includes “The Scientist,” an omniscient narrator with tangential tendancies (played by Bela Lugosi), a herd of buffalo, bound women, Satan, and the infamous angora sweater. Together, they aide (or hinder) his efforts to come to terms with his other self. This film, along with Ed Wood’s other melodramatic classics such as “Plan 9 from Outer Space,” solidified Wood’s reputation as one of the worst directors of all time. With the help of Tim Burton’s bioflick “Ed Wood,” starring Johnny Depp, Wood’s films gained a following and cult classic status.
Join us for pretzels, soda, and cinematic fun worthy of Mystery Science Theater. The film runs from 6:30 to 8:30 in the evening on Tuesday, September 28. Hope to see you there!
By Katie Waddell, Arts Fellow
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