Presented by the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts in partnership with The Cinematheque
Date/Time: Apr 14 2016, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Vancouver, Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, Chan Shun Concert HallAge: 18+
Cost: $12.00
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Intrigued by the counterculture tale told in Arlo Guthrie's epic 1967 talking-blues record "Alice's Restaurant Massacree," director Arthur Penn, co-scripting with playwright Venable Herndon, adapted the song into this 1969 feature film.
Hippie outsider Arlo Guthrie (playing himself) encounters suspicion from the straight world; visits his dying father, legendary leftist activist and folk singer Woody Guthrie (played by actor Joseph Boley) with friend Pete Seeger (playing himself); and hangs out in the title converted church/commune created by his friends Alice and husband Ray. After Alice's "Thanksgiving dinner that couldn't be beat," Arlo is arrested for littering by rule-following cop William Obanhein (playing himself).
This screening of Alice's Restaurant takes place at The Cinematheque (1131 Howe Street) and is presented in conjunction with Arlo Guthrie's performance at the Chan Centre on Thursday April 21, 2016 at 8pm.
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