|
|
|
Sunday, July 20 MAKING TROUBLE 7:00 PM, Dryden Theatre Rachel Talbot, 2006, 86 min., US, English Come have fun at this laugh-out-loud, impeccably researched documentary exploring six legendary American Jewish women comics. Produced by the Jewish Women's Archive, MAKING TROUBLE is a tribute to Molly Picon, Fanny Brice, Sophie Tucker, Joan Rivers, Gilda Radner, and Wendy Wasserstein - women whose comedy defied cultural expectations and changed the rules. Guiding this comedic journey are four of today's leading Jewish comedians - Judy Gold, Jackie Hoffman, Cory Kahaney and Jessica Kirson. The witty foursome's repartee crackles with jokes and their sheer delight at the comedic acumen and legacy of their predecessors. GUESTS: Post-film discussion with Gail Reimer, Executive Director of the Jewish Women's Archive, and Executive Producer of MAKING TROUBLE; Alan Zweibel author of "Bunny Bunny: Gilda Radner, A Sort of Romantic Comedy;" and Veronica Lee, Executive Director of Gilda's Club. Special appearance: Pam Sherman: Suburban Outlaw. Generously underwritten by Gilda's Club Rochester: Cancer support for the whole family, the whole time. Almost-Closing-Night Party A NOOGIELAND BASH in celebration of Gilda! (Party to follow film and discussion) 
Gilda's Club Rochester is a free, non-profit support community for all people living with cancer, their families and friends. Comedian Gilda Radner inspired the opening of the first Gilda's Club in 1995 when she was living with cancer. Today there are 30 Gilda's Clubs. Gilda's Club Rochester opened in September 2000. Last year alone there were more than 12,500 visits in Rochester. Gilda's Club ensures that no one has to live with cancer alone. Gilda's Club Rochester is proud to sponsor MAKING TROUBLE as a tribute to Gilda Radner, and as a tribute to all people living with cancer. Visit www.gildasclubrochester.org.
Back to FILM FESTIVAL SCHEDULE » |
MAKING TROUBLE..."Wonderful and fun...we loved this film, and these women!" rjff committee 2008 |