Saturday Film Club: True Stories | Vivid LIVE Film

Join us for the next screening in our regular Saturday Film Club, pairing a contemporary classic with an in-depth discussion featuring Alexei Toliopoulos and a special guest.

For Vivid LIVE, Toliopoulos introduces the 1986 offbeat comedy directed by Talking Heads singer David Byrne. Choosing the fictional location of Virgil, Texas in which to set his tale, Byrne introduces us to an eccentric assortment of characters, all working to celebrate a milestone anniversary for their much loved town. Their tales may be tall, but all are inspired by real life, grown from stories that Byrne read in tabloids while on tour with Talking Heads.

Featuring music from Talking Heads, Kronos Quartet, Meredith Monk and more, True Stories was Byrne’s directorial debut and remains his only narrative feature film. Nonetheless, it is a beautifully eccentric and underrated landmark of American indie cinema, conceived and lovingly brought to screen by one of music’s true mavericks.

This special screening will feature an introduction and Q&A with Alexei Toliopoulos and special guest.

Classification PG | United States l 1986 l English l Comedy/Musical