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5/16/08 ::: Meditate and Destroy ::: 7:00pm ::: Admission: $5
A feature-length documentary that provides an intimate portrait of Dharma Punx author, Noah Levine, who uses his personal experience and punk rock sensibilities to connect with a younger generation of spiritual seekers within juvenile halls and urban centers around the country.
This film provides an up-close look at how the driving forces in Noah's life changed from violence, addiction and rebellion to taking on the role of dedicated meditation teacher and community leader&mmdash; an individual whose candor inspires others to integrate Buddhist teachings of nonviolence and inner peace with a Western lifestyle.
Similar to punk culture’s non-conformist attitude, Buddhism has long been seen as a tradition that goes "against the stream". Therefore, the film's visual aesthetic reflects this similarity. The film employs motion graphics reflecting the punk aesthetic that are complemented by an experimental movement through the various scenes exploring Noah Levine’s past and present life.
Director Sarah Fisher will be in attendance for a Q&A.
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| 5/23/08 ::: Phone Sex ::: 7:00pm ::: Admission: $5
Filmmaker Steve Balderson has just one question - But those three small words, 60 seconds of tape, and a cast of porn stars, punk rockers and pop culture psychos spouting some of the most prophetic and profane possibilities imaginable converge to address an immortal paradox - What is sexy?
Featuring (the voices of): Ron Jeremy, Jane Wiedlin (the Go-Go's), Margaret Cho, Penn Jillette, Josie Cotton, Edie McClurg, Lloyd Kaufman, Chi Chi La Rue, Courtney Chase, punk legends Jayne County and Ginger Coyote, Bruce Daniels, Jackie Beat and many, many, many others! Make no mistake - this is film as art: a collage of image and sound.
"I dare you; I fucking dare you to watch this and not totally be swept up by it in like 5 minutes. It's hypnotic!" - Film Threat
"a tour de force of freakiness" - LA Weekly
"Funny... Jaw-dropping... Always interesting. It may be the purest expression yet of just how diverse human sexuality can be." - Kansas City Star
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