FEB 7 – The Dressmaker
Friday, February 7 at 7:00 pm
A Shepherdstown Film Society presentation
The Dressmaker is a 2015 Australian comedy drama starring Kate Winslet as femme fatale dressmaker Myrtle “Tilly” Dunnage who returns to a small Australian town to take care of her ailing, mentally unstable mother.
Co-written and directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse, based on the 2000 novel of the same name by Rosalie Ham.
The film explores the themes of revenge and creativity and was described by Moorhouse as “Client Eastwood’s Unforgiven with a sewing machine.” [from Wikipedia]
Facilitated discussion will follow conclusion of the film.
Year Released: 2015
Rating: R
Runtime: 118 minutes
General admission (“pay what you will”). The historic Shepherdstown Opera House is cozy vaudeville-style theater that seats 100 — advance reservations encouraged. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Online reservations end 2 hours before showtime. Popcorn, candy, soft drinks, beer & wine available for purchase (no outside food or drinks please). Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.
FILM SOCIETY SPONSORS
A BIG THANKS to the sponsors whose generosity helps the Opera House bring this Shepherdstown Film Society selection to the community:
Sponsor for this event: Susan Mills