by Bette Gordon. 1983. 100 min.
A cult classic and landmark of the New York underground film scene, Bette Gordon’s debut feature is a provocative neo-noir that follows a woman's journey of self-discovery after she takes a job selling tickets at an X-rated theater in Times Square. Featuring contributions by NYC icons Kathy Acker, John Lurie, Cookie Mueller, and Nan Goldin.
We're pleased to present this screening with HELL GATE, a cool new worker-owned publication.
Introduced by filmmaker Bette Gordon in person.
Rockaway Film Festival would like to thank VBX™~Vernam Basin Terminal for generously hosting us at the Arverne Cinema in addition to BBX™~Barbadoes Basin Terminal for contributing to such.
RFF is proud to be sponsored by Blundstone®, Istic Illic Pictures, and NYC Ferry. Rockaway Film Festival made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Rockaway Film Festival is funded in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Art, and by the Howard Gilman Foundation administered by Flushing Town Hall. RFF receives additional support from Queens Borough President Donovan Richards.