International Lens Film Series
The Mend
Tuesday, March 29 Presented by: Scott Juengel, Director, Cinema & Media Arts and
Senior Lecturer in English; with NickKline, A&S -16.
USA (2015) Dir: John Magary.
A comic drama about rage, doubt, lust, madness, and other brotherly hand-me-downs. This wonderfully strange and acidic debut announces writer/director John Magary as one of the most vibrant and energetic new faces in American cinema. English. Unrated. 110 min. Blu-ray. Presented in collaboration with Cinema & Media Arts.
Tangerine
Wednesday, March 30 Presented by: Melanie Adley, Associate Director and
Senior Lecturer,Women-s & Gender Studies. USA (2015) Dir: Sean Baker.
Indie Spirit winner Sean Baker directed and co-wrote (with Chris Bergoch) Tangerine, which was shot entirely on three iPhone 5s. Over the course of the film, Sin-Dee searches for the pimp who broke her heart while Alexandra gets ready for her stage show. Introduces new comers and trans actresses Kitana Kiki Rodriguez and Mya Taylor. Rated R. 87 minutes. Blu-ray. Presented in collaboration with Women-s & Gender Studies, and LGBTQI Life.