For those on the left coast, following several sold-out
shows in December, the American Cinematheque
at the Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles presents a three-day, exclusive encore engagement of
Crispin Glover’s What Is It? later this
summer, June 22-24. Known for a variety of memorably quirky characters in everything from Back to the Future to Wild
at Heart, Glover’s first effort as a feature director tangentially assays the stigma of
disability, and is bound not to disappoint fans of his offbeat sensibilities
and eccentric taste.
a cast largely comprised of actors with Down Syndrome, and Glover describes the
taboo-smashing work thusly: “Being the adventures of a young man whose
principal interests are snails, salt, a pipe and how to get home, as tormented
by an hubristic, racist inner psyche.” Preceding the film is an hour-long live
dramatic presentation of Glover’s “Big Slide Show,” which features illustration
and commentary from eight of Glover’s books. Glover will appear for an extended
Q&A session following all screenings, and each evening will end with a
signing of his books Rat Catching, Oak Mot, and What It Is, And How It Is Done. Special ticket prices for this
engagement only are $12 for Cinematheque members, $15 for students and seniors, and
$20 general admission. For more details visit Glover’s personal web site by
clicking here, phone (323) 466-FILM, or visit the Cinematheque’s eponymous
Web site by clicking here.