Movies at The Modern
2017 Summer Film Series
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth 76107
Thursday, August 17 at 7 PM
Letter to Anita
In the heart-wrenching documentary “Letter to Anita,” award-winning filmmaker Andrea Meyerson explores the painful legacy of singer Anita Bryant’s infamous anti-gay campaign of the late 1970’s. Narrated by three-time Emmy-nominated actress Meredith Baxter who tells the story of Ronni Sanlo, a married mother of two who came out as a lesbian and divorced her husband, losing custody of her children as a result- an injustice that propelled Ronni into a life of LGBT activism.
Dir. Andrea Meyerson | 2014 | USA | 55 min
$10 for general Admission
Dir. Andrea Meyerson | 2014 | USA | 55 min
$10 for general Admission
Thursday, July 13 at 7PM
Hate Crime
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Here is a double take of our Q18 Best Overall Film: Hate Crime As a young man is executed for a hate crime, two sets of parents struggle to deal with the consequences. As the clock ticks toward midnight and the execution, these two families are on a collision course to confront how this happened and who is to blame. Stark and foreboding, This story is told between the lines. It tells you nothing, but you know everything. It compels you to dig deep into the lives of these characters and challenges you not to care. It is an emotional journey, with unforgettable performances, unveiled through jarring revelations. Right out of the headlines, it is an American tragedy that happens all too often. But this film is not about politics or morality or culture. It’s about a family. Starring Amy Redford (Sunshine Cleaning, Maid In Manhattan) John Schneider (The Dukes of Hazard, October Baby, Smallville) Kevin Bernhardt (The Immortals, Peaceful Warrior, The Art of War) and Laura Cayouette (Django Unchained, Kill Bill 2). Dir. Steven Esteb | 2016 | USA | 85 min | TRAILER $10 for general Admission |
Saturday, June 17 at 1 PM
A Very Sordid Wedding
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Fort Worth premiere
Sordid Lives by Del Shores hit the big screen in 2000 and became a huge cult hit phenomenon with its hilarious and authentic exploration of the antics of the residents of Winters, TX. The film was followed by Sordid Lives: The Series, a prequel for LOGO. Now, after years of fans asking for a follow up with these beloved characters, Del Shores has written a sequel, the final chapter in the Sordid Lives saga - A Very Sordid Wedding. The original film explored the coming out story and how conservative southern families deal with gay family members. This sequel picks up 16 years later and continues the comedic exploration of important issues by addressing marriage equality. The characters that audiences fell so in love with have all moved forward to new places, some good, some ridiculous, and as always with this colorful cast - very entertaining. Starring: Caroline Rhea, Whoopi Goldberg, Bonnie Bedelia Leslie Jordan Q&A following the film with writer & director Del Shores and actor & producer Emerson Collins. Dir. Del Shores | 2017 | USA | 109 min | Trailer $20 for general admission, $50 for reserved seating that also includes private after-party or $100 for VIP tickets that include brunch, reserved seating and private after party at the basement lounge with Del Shores and Emerson Collins. |
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