september - Michigan Theater

SEPTEMBER
DAILY FILM
PROGRAM
SPONSORED BY
CONTINUES IN SEPTEMBER AT THE STATE!
LIMITED ENGAGEMENT! PLAYS SEPTEMBER 4-8
LIMITED ENGAGEMENT! PLAYS SEPTEMBER 9-14
LIMITED ENGAGEMENT! PLAYS SEPTEMBER 18-21
A retelling of the summer day in 1989 when a
young law associate named Barack Obama tried
to woo lawyer Michelle Robinson during a daylong
date that took them from the Art Institute of
Chicago, to the site of their first kiss outside of an
ice cream parlor. Drama/Romance. 80 minutes. PG-13.
CANNES 2015 PALME D’OR NOMINEE! Three adult sisters
choose to adopt their teenage half-sister in this
poignant story of one fractured family that offers
universal—and deeply moving—observations on the
human condition. Comedy/Drama. 128 minutes. PG.
Japanese with English subtitles.
Sponsored by U-M CENTER FOR JAPANESE STUDIES.
Actors WILLIAM SHATNER, GEORGE TAKEI, SIMON PEGG
and others discuss the lasting legacy of LEONARD
NIMOY and his iconic portrayal of Mr. Spock on the
television series Star Trek. Documentary. 111 minutes. NR.
One of the most important and influential
20th century artists is finally revealed in this
documentary, an inspiring journey with an artist
of uncommon talent, a woman of extraordinary
courage. Documentary. 105 minutes. NR.
SOUTHSIDE WITH YOU
OPENS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 AT THE STATE!
MORRIS FROM AMERICA
CINETOPIA 2016 SELECTION and SUNDANCE 2016 WINNER!
This coming-of-age crowd pleaser follows Morris,
an African-American teen (newcomer MARKEES
CHRISTMAS) who has just been uprooted to
Heidelberg, Germany by his single father (CRAIG
ROBINSON). While he navigates his new school, he
chases his dreams of hip-hop stardom and catching
the eye of his rebellious classmate, Katrin.
English/German with English subtitles. Drama. 91 minutes. R.
OPENS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
EQUITY
A senior investment banker (ANNA GUNN) attempts
to navigate the cutthroat world of Wall Street when
a company’s IPO threatens to derail the career
she’s built. The film offers a new perspective on the
financial thriller genre, along with a nuanced story
and terrific cast. Drama. 100 minutes. R.
MORRIS FROM AMERICA
OUR LITTLE SISTER
OPENS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
LITTLE MEN
CINETOPIA 2016 SELECTION! Two teens develop a friendship
in Brooklyn, N.Y., while the feud between their
respective parents (GREG KINNEAR and PAULINA
GARCIA) continues to escalate. Director IRA SACHS (Love
Is Strange) crafts a multi-layered story of childhood,
friendship, and loyalty, set against the backdrop of
the dangers of gentrification. Drama. 85 minutes. PG.
OPENS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 AT THE STATE!
EAT THAT QUESTION:
FRANK ZAPPA IN HIS
OWN WORDS
THORSTEN SCHUTTE’s documentary explores the life
and career of this avant-garde musician entirely via
archival footage, including interviews and concert
performances. Documentary/Biography. 93 minutes. R.
OUR LITTLE SISTER
FOR THE LOVE OF SPOCK
OPENS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
THE BEATLES:
8 DAYS A WEEK
Director RON HOWARD’s documentary traces the Fab
Four’s early career from 1962-1966, exploring
how JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, GEORGE HARRISON
and RINGO STARR came together to become a
phenomenon. Documentary. 120 minutes. NR.
Sponsored by BOOTH HEATING AND PLUMBING.
OPENS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
MAX ROSE
A jazz pianist (JERRY LEWIS, in his first feature
film appearance in more than 20 years) makes a
discovery days before the death of his wife that
causes him to believe his 65 year marriage was a
lie. He embarks on an exploration of his own past
that brings him face to face with a menagerie of
characters from a bygone era. Also stars DEAN
STOCKWELL, ILLEANA DOUGLAS, KERRY BISHE and more.
Comedy/Drama. 83 minutes. NR.
FOR THE LOVE OF SPOCK
EVA HESSE
LIMITED ENGAGEMENT! PLAYS SEPTEMBER 23 & 25-29
MIA MADRE
CANNES 2015 PALME D’OR NOMINEE! Acclaimed Italian
auteur NANNI MORETTI finds comedy and pathos in
the story of Margherita (MARGHERITA BUY), a harried
film director trying to juggle the demands of her
latest movie and a personal life in crisis. Also stars
JOHN TURTURRO. Italian and French with English subtitles.
Drama. 106 minutes. R.
OPENS SEPTEMBER 23
THE HOLLARS
Aspiring NYC artist John Hollar (the film’s star
and director JOHN KRASINSKI) returns to his middle
America hometown on the eve of his mother’s
brain surgery. Joined by his pregnant girlfriend
(ANNA KENDRICK), John is forced to navigate the
crazy world he left behind as his dysfunctional
family, high school pals, and over-eager ex flood
back into his life ahead of his mother’s operation.
Comedy/Drama. 105 minutes. PG-13.
MIA MADRE
OPENS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
AUTHOR:
THE JT LEROY STORY
SUNDANCE 2016 GRAND JURY PRIZE NOMINEE! This is the
bewildering tale of literary wunderkind JT LeRoy,
the creation of former phone-sex-operatorturned-housewife LAURA ALBERT, who breathed
not only words, but life, into a narrator whose
tough prose about a sordid childhood captivated
icons and luminaries internationally. Albert’s
epic and entertaining account plunges us into a
glittery world of rock shows, fashion events, and
the Cannes red carpet, where LeRoy becomes a
mysterious sensation. Documentary. 110 minutes. R.
STATE THEATRE IS GOING ON HIATUS!
The State Theatre will close after
the last screening on September
13 so we can start construction of
the new & improved State Theatre,
which will re-open in mid-2017! The
renovated theater will feature 4
screens, new comfortable seats, an
elevator, and a restored marquee!
Follow the developments at statetheatrea2.org
or follow @a2statetheatre on Twitter!
AUTHOR: THE JT LEROY STORY
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
The U-M Center for Japanese Studies presents
11:59 PM
Late Nights at the State! Only $8!
DRIVE (2011)
FREE! 7:00 PM
MENTAL
This feature-length documentary breaks a major taboo
against discussing mental illness prevalent in Japanese
society. Following the screening, 2016-17 Toyota
Professor in Residence and global filmmaker KAZUHIRO
SODA will take part in an audience Q&A.
For more information, visit ii.umich.edu/cjs
F I L M
S E R I E S
SUNDAY, SEPT. 4 AT 1:30 PM
TUESDAY, SEPT. 6 AT 7:00 PM
TO CATCH A THIEF (1955)
When a series of robberies is
committed in his style, formerly
notorious cat burglar John Robie
(CAREY GRANT) must go on the lam
to catch the thief and clear his own
name. Also stars GRACE KELLY.
Sponsored by
CASABLANCA (1942)
SPECIAL LABOR DAY SCREENING!
WINNER OF 3 OSCARS! In this beloved
American classic set in 1941
Casablanca, a cynical American
expatriate (HUMPHREY BOGART) reunites
with a former lover (INGRID BERGMAN),
with unforeseen complications.
FREE! 1:00 PM
2016 YOUNG FILMMAKERS’
CAMP SCREENING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
LIBERTY’S SECRET*
8:00 PM
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit libertysecret.com.
THURSDAYS 5:10 PM • FREE ADMISSION!
SEPT. 15
SEPT. 22
SEPT. 29
SANFORD
BIGGERS
ALEX
SCHWEDER
MARK
MOTHERSBAUGH
PERFORMANCE
ARCHITECTURE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Live Nation presents
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
FREE! 7:00 PM
The Confucius Institute at U-M and U-M Lieberthal-Rogel Center for
Chinese Studies presents
PRESENTED IN 3-D! Premiere of the Electric Shadows:
Contemporary Chinese Film Series. In director STEVEN
CHOW’s blockbuster hit, a mermaid is sent to assassinate
a developer who threatens the ecosystem of her race,
but ends up falling in love with him instead.
For more information, visit confucius.umich.edu/events
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
7:00 PM
MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
This short film festival will be held in over 300 cities
across six continents.
For more information, visit msfilmfest.com
* Not a Michigan Theater-sponsored film. Special ticket prices may apply.
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Tickets at Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: 800-745-3000.
Director RON HOWARD’s documentary explores
how JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, GEORGE
HARRISON and RINGO STARR came together to
become a phenomenon.
Documentary. 120 minutes. NR.
8:00 PM
One of the most prolific entertainers working today,
Lewis is the rare comic who can cause an audience
to laugh themselves into incontinence while making
compelling points about the absurdity of our world.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
The Ark presents
7:30 PM
GLEN HANSARD1
Whether busking the streets of Dublin, where he got
his start, or headlining a gig, Hansard has garnered a
reputation as an unparalleled frontman.
ZIP & ZAP AND THE MARBLE GANG (2013)
Free for kids 12 & under!
Additional support from BLUE CARE NETWORK OF MICHIGAN.
THE BEATLES:
8 DAYS A WEEK
LEWIS BLACK1
ALMEIDA THEATRE LIVE:
RICHARD III
Naughty twins Zip & Zap are sent to summer school
at a strict re-education center that forbids all forms of
recreation and entertainment. There, they uncover a
mysterious secret hidden deep within the school and
end up having the most exciting adventure of their lives!
OPENS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
DEVO FOUNDER,
COMPOSER
1:30 PM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
• • • SEPTEMBER 20 1 6
PENNY W. STAMPS SPEAKER SERIES
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
THE MERMAID
This new movie-musical, written, composed and
directed by U-M professor ANDY KIRSHNER, follows
one woman’s complex entanglement with faith,
sexuality and politics.
Special thanks
this month to
Art House Theater Day celebrates the art house
theater and the cultural role it plays in a community.
Over 160 theaters will participate in this national
celebration of theater and community. Films include
Cinetopia 2015 selection Dannys Says, new shorts
from A Town Called Panic, and restorations of
TERRY GILLIAM’s Time Bandits and DON COSCARELLI’s
Phantasm: Remastered.
The Toyota Family-Friendly Film Series,
Presented by the Benard L. Maas Foundation
FREE FOR STUDENTS WITH VALID I.D.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
SATURDAY, SEPT. 24
For more details, visit arthousetheaterday.org
MONDAY, SEPT. 5 AT 7:00 PM
STAMPS SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN PRESENTS
CULTURAL
INVESTIGATIONS
SUMMER CLASSIC
COMING EVENTS
LIVE EVENTS
The Michigan Theater and UMS present
7:00 PM
The Almeida Theatre presents this explosive new
adaptation of Richard III, with RALPH FIENNES as
Shakespeare’s most notorious villain and VANESSA
REDGRAVE as Queen Margaret.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit ums.org.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Live Nation presents
7:30 PM
DARK STAR ORCHESTRA1
Performing to critical acclaim worldwide for nearly
15 years and over 2000 shows, Dark Star Orchestra
continues the Grateful Dead concert experience.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
UMS presents
KAMASI WASHINGTON
AND THE NEXT STEP
8:00 PM
Tenor saxophonist KAMASI WASHINGTON, “the mosttalked-about jazz musician since Wynton Marsalis
arrived on the New York scene three decades ago”
(New York Times), comes to Ann Arbor fresh from the
release of his groundbreaking solo album, The Epic, a
172-minute triple-disc masterpiece.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit ums.org.
OPENS JULY 15
MORE INFO ONLINE: MICHTHEATER.ORG
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
FILM EVENTS
MUSIC OF STRANGERS
From documentarian MORGAN NEVILLE.
Featuring YO-YO MA.
ONSCREEN & LIVE EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
WE STEAL
SECRETS:
THE
STORY
DARK
STAROF
WIKILEAKS
ORCHESTRA
OPENS
SEPT.
24
JUNE 21
KAMASI
WASHINGTON
AND THE
NEXT STEP
SEPT. 30
HUMPHREY BOGART AND INGRID BERGMAN
STAR IN THE SPECIAL LABOR DAY SCREENING OF
CASABLANCA ON SEPT. 5
JOIN THE NATIONWIDE CELEBRATION OF ART HOUSE
THEATERS AT ART HOUSE THEATER DAY ON SEPT. 24
CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH WITH
ZIP & ZAP AND THE MARBLE GANG, PART OF OUR KICKOFF TO
THE TOYOTA FAMILY-FRIENDLY FILM SERIES, ON SEPT. 25