Gregg Araki Series: THE DOOM GENERATION

ENTRE Film Center is proud to host a screening of the second film in his TEENAGE APOCALYPSE trilogy, THE DOOM GENERATION. Programmed by Santana Peralez as part of her Gregg Araki film series running from April-June 2024. Doors open at 7pm, Film starts at 8pm. Free. Attendees under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Doom Generation: 

The Doom Generation is a 1995 film directed by Gregg Araki, known for its provocative content, dark humor, and surreal visuals. The film follows three young adults as they embark on a chaotic and violent journey across suburban America.

The Doom Generation is known for its stylized visuals, including saturated colors, rapid editing, and dreamlike sequences. It also features a soundtrack that reflects the film's themes of rebellion and nihilism, with music by bands like The Jesus and Mary Chain and Love and Rockets.

The main characters are Amy Blue, Jordan White, and Xavier Red Amy is a rebellious and impulsive teenager, Jordan is her sensitive and somewhat naïve boyfriend, and Xavier is a mysterious drifter they encounter at a convenience store.

Throughout the film, themes of alienation, disillusionment, and nihilism are explored, reflecting the characters' sense of disconnection from the world around them. The film's title, "The Doom Generation," alludes to the characters' belief that they are part of a generation doomed to chaos and destruction.

Gregg Araki:

Gregg Araki is a Japanese-American filmmaker known for his work in independent cinema, particularly within the realms of LGBTQ+ themes and youth culture. His films often explore themes of identity, sexuality, alienation, and existential angst, with a stylized approach that blends elements of surrealism, black comedy, and vivid cinematography.

Araki gained prominence in the early 1990s with films like "The Living End" (1992) and "Totally F***ed Up" (1993), which were part of the New Queer Cinema movement. His most well-known work is the "Teen Apocalypse Trilogy," consisting of "Totally F***ed Up," "The Doom Generation" (1995), and "Nowhere" (1997), each starring James Duval in a different role, which depicts the lives of disaffected youth navigating a world filled with violence, drugs, and sexual exploration.

In addition to his feature films, Araki has also directed television series and has been praised for his bold and uncompromising approach to storytelling, as well as his willingness to tackle taboo subjects. Throughout his career, he has remained an influential figure in independent cinema, inspiring future generations of filmmakers with his unique vision and distinctive voice.

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ACCESSIBILITY

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