In the next instalment of Mallard Movies, PBS' Glitter and Doom presents a screening of Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer on Wednesday 27 May at the Spotted Mallard.
Head down early for some delicious food from 7pm, then Glitter and Doom's Jennifer Kingwell introduces the film at 8:15pm, and the screening starts at 8:30pm.
Just to sweeten the deal, PBS members receive a free pot of Thunder Road beer or glass of Cake wine on entry and a 10% discount on food and drinks all night, so don't forget your membership card!
A little background about the film:
Three young women face seven years in a Russian prison for a satirical performance in a Moscow cathedral. But who is really on trial in a case that has gripped the nation and the world beyond – three young artists or the society they live in?
Filmed over the course of six months, this film tells the incredible story of three young women: Nadia, Masha and Katia - members of the feminist art collective Pussy Riot, who performed a 40 second "punk prayer" inside Russia's main cathedral. This performance led to their arrest on charges of religious hatred and culminated in a trial that has reverberated around the world and transformed the face of Russian society forever.
Moving from farce to tragedy and back again, the film explores how political and religious forces contrived to make an example out of three young artists who stepped out of line. But with Nadia, Masha, and Katia, Russia's ruling powers got more than they bargained for. Are you ready for a Pussy Riot?
*This film is rated R, so leave the little ones at home*
Bookings are essential, and entry is free to all – we hope to see you there!
RSVP to samanda@spottedmallard.com, with your time of arrival, the number of people in your party and whether you'll be eating before the screening. First in best dressed. Seating is limited.
Mallard Movies is on the last Wednesday of every month. Coming up:
June 24: 'Sing Your Song: Harry Belafonte'
July 29: 'Patti Smith: Dream of Life'
August 28: 'Finding Fela'
Please email membership@pbsfm.org.au if you'd like to receive information about all upcoming Mallard Movies.
Mallard Movies presents Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer on Wednesday 27 May at the Spotted Mallard, 314 Sydney Road, Brunswick. Dinner 7pm, introduction 8:15pm & screening 8:30pm
