Film & Discussion: "Frances Ha"

Guest speaker Peter Mascuch will lead a Q&A/discussion for the film "Frances Ha," a modern comic fable about a young woman's journey of self-discovery in NYC. Peter Mascuch
is Professor of English and coordinator of the Film/Media Studies Program at
St. Joseph’s College.

ABOUT THE FILM: Frances (Greta Gerwig) lives in New York,
but she doesn’t really have an apartment. Frances is an apprentice for a dance
company, but she’s not really a dancer. Frances has a best friend named Sophie,
but they aren’t really speaking anymore. Frances throws herself headlong into
her dreams, even as their possible reality dwindles. Frances wants so much more
than she has, but lives her life with unaccountable joy and lightness. FRANCES
HA is a modern comic fable in which Noah Baumbach explores New York,
friendship, class, ambition, failure, and redemption. Directed by Noah Baumbach | Starring Greta Gerwig and Mickey Sumner | 1
hr, 26 mins | Rated R

ADMISSION: $10, $7 with student ID.