Chicago Actors Studio screening of HILLBILLY ELEGY, followed by discussion with Michael Jolls
Schedule
Sun Oct 20 2024 at 06:30 pm to 09:00 pm
Location
Chicago Actors Studio | Chicago, IL
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The Chicago Actors Studio will be hosting a free screening of "Hillbilly Elegy", the evening of Sunday, October 20th at 6:30pm, followed by a discussion with film academic, Michael Jolls."Hillbilly Elegy" stars Amy Adams, Glenn Close, Gabriel Basso, Haley Bennett, Freida Pinto, Owen Asztalos, & Bo Hopkins. Directed by: Ron Howard. Written by: Vanessa Taylor. Based off the book by J.D. Vance. Rated R, 116 minutes
Since its publication in the summer of 2016, the memoir Hillbilly Elegy, by J.D. Vance has maintained a unique “shelf life” within the American consciousness. There is no doubt that the continued attention Vance has received will spur Ron Howard’s Hillbilly Elegy into being seen as one of the most seminal films of the early 2020s.
Following the screening, Michael Jolls, the author of the books "The Films of Ron Howard" and "Make Hollywood Great Again", will offer subtext to the film from the perspective of authorship and contemporary political understanding.
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Where is it happening?
Chicago Actors Studio, 2040 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-3902, United States,Chicago, IllinoisEvent Location & Nearby Stays: