Marilyn Monroe invented her public persona at the expense of concealing a private side known only to her close confidants. Fifty years after her death, her creation still blazes brightly in our cultural imagination, while the creator continues to lurk in the shadows. Drawing on never-before-seen personal papers, diaries and letters, Academy-award nominated director Liz Garbus (Bobby Fischer Against The World, The Farm: Angola, USA) works with acclaimed actresses to evoke the multiple aspects of the real Marilyn – passion, ambition, soul-searching, power and fear – in an absorbing and astonishing portrait. These documents, brought to life in this film by some of our contemporary icons and stars, give us a new and revelatory understanding of Monroe, revealing her carefully guarded inner life.
TWO special valentine’s day screenings! films begin at 6:30pm & 8:45pm – you pick! Adam Braver, author of the new Marilyn Monroe novel, “Misfit” will be in attendance to introduce each film. college student $5 admittance at the door with student ID. **DINNER and a movie! book your valentine’s dinner at chrsitie’s restaurant and receive a complimentary bottle of wine with purchase of 2 entrees, just mention you are going to the film (401-847-5400)**
Run time: | USA / 105 min / NR |
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Directors: | Liz Garbus |
Cast: | Elizabeth Banks, Lindsay Lohan, Evan Rachel Wood, Ben Foster, Uma Thurman, Paul Giamatti, Viola Davis, Jeremy Piven, Ellen Burstyn, Adrien Brody, Marisa Tomei and Glenn Close |