Hull Independent Cinema presents
The People's Joker (15)
Director / co-writer Vera Drew stars alongside Tim Heidecker, Bob Odenkirk and many others in this revolutionary DIY parody film. The People’s Joker’s hilarious reimagining of the classic autobiographical coming-of-age story follows an unconfident, closeted trans girl as she moves to Gotham to make it big as a comedian, joining the cast of government-sanctioned sketch show UCB Live, in a world where comedy has been outlawed.
The film will feature a pre-recorded intro from the director.
Director / co-writer Vera Drew stars alongside Tim Heidecker, Bob Odenkirk and many others in this revolutionary DIY parody film. The People’s Joker’s hilarious reimagining of the classic autobiographical coming-of-age story follows an unconfident, closeted trans girl as she moves to Gotham to make it big as a comedian, joining the cast of government-sanctioned sketch show UCB Live, in a world where comedy has been outlawed.
The film will feature a pre-recorded intro from the director.
Event Details
Running Time: 1 hour 32 mins
Age Rating: 15 (BBFC)
Language: English
Content Warning: Contains flashing images, strong sex references, drug misuse, suicide, language
This film includes Descriptive Captions (HOH Subtitles / SDH). Descriptive captions refer to subtitles intended for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. They are also known as HOH (Hard of Hearing) subtitles or SDH (Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing).
"A multihyphenate masterpiece." ★★★★★ Violet Lucca, Little White Lies
"Savage and sweet – Drew attacks every target from a place of appreciation and experience." ★★★★ Adam Kempenaar, Filmspotting
"Will likely become a gateway for queers, of any age, inspired to right wrongs in a truly gay way. As is our right." Kelly McClure, Salon.com