THE EVENT
WARNING! WARNING! Brace yourself! – 1984 sci-fi cult classic “The Brother From Another Planet” will crash land smack bang in the middle of Liverpool this March! This weird but also surprisingly sincere analogy for the life of an immigrant in 1980’s New York has gained notoriety for its interesting plot and stand out performance by Morton as a mute alien. Incredibly low budget but full of charm, this film touches on themes of racism, xenophobia, and just the everyday feeling of alienation.
Come join us March 20th to grab some food, get involved in the post-screening discussion, and experience this iconic entry in B-Movie Brilliance.
Tickets start from £1 so grab yours now by clicking the link on the right or on the door!
6:30PM – DOORS OPEN
We’ll be serving refreshments
7:00PM – FILM BEGINS
9:00PM – POST SCREENING DISCUSSION
THE FILM
Year: 1984
Runtime: 1h 48m
Certificate: 15
Director: John Sayles
Writer: John Sayles
Country: America
Languages: English
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction
Cast: Joe Morton, Caroline Aaron, Herbert Newsome
Synopsis: The Brother is an alien who has crash-landed on Earth, in New York City. While mute, strongly empathic, and able to fix things, he resembles a Black man with strange feet. His attempt to make a place for himself in Harlem is an allegory for the immigrant experience in the United States. Meanwhile, two bounty hunters from the Brother’s home planet arrive and try to capture him.
This screening is in collaboration with Liverpool African Diaspora Film Network
Presented by Black Girl Watching Film Club