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This revolutionary DIY parody film and hilarious reimagining of the classic autobiographical coming-of-age story follows an unconfident, closeted trans girl as she moves to Gotham City to make it big as a comedian.
USA, 2022, Vera Drew
The subversive superhero film that played only once at the 2022 Toronto Int’l Film Festival (its subsequent screenings were scuttled after Warner Bros claimed copyright infringement) has finally won theatrical release! Set in a Gotham City where comedy is outlawed and the Caped Crusader is a right-winger, Vera Drew’s semi-autobiographical satire—about an aspiring clown (played by Drew)—is a gutsy, gonzo work that reimagines the origin story of Batman’s nemesis as ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
General admission $12; members, CIA/CSU I.D. holders, age 25 & under $9.
As a reminder, filmgoers can park for free in Lot 73 and in the Institute’s annex lot, and should enter CIA via nearby Entrance C. Click here for a map.
Phone: (216) 421-7450
Email: cinema@cia.edu
Website: https://www.cia.edu/cinematheque/film-schedule/2024/05/the-peoples-joker
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*
- May 2, 2024 at 06:45 pm - 08:20 pm (Thu)
- May 3, 2024 at 09:00 pm - 10:35 pm (Fri)
LOCATION
11610 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106
