This Saturday night, August 20, you are invited to take a bike, a skateboard, roller skates, a wheelchair, a grocery cart or scooter ride to the movies for a fun interactive double feature Eastside style.
Two cult classic R rated screenings of Hollywood’s interpretation of gang life–Eastside to Westside are the evenings offerings. (Note: Kids should be accompanied by their adult.)
The Warriors (1979, directed by Walter Hill) – A gang called The Warriors are framed for killing a gang leader who was trying to unite all the gangs in New York City. With other gangs gunning for them they must get back to the home turf of Coney Island-alive! (Luther) “There he is! That’s him! That’s… the Warrior! He shot Cyrus!” (Cleon) “Man, you crazy! I din’t do nuthin’!”  Starring Michael Beck, James Remar and Dorsey Wright.
Boulevard Nights (1979, directed by Michael Pressman) – One night Raymond takes Chuco with him to pick up Raymond’s girlfriend, Denise “Shady” Landeros and cruise the “boulevard”: a main drag in East L.A. which becomes an impromptu car show every weekend where young Hispanics show off their lowriders . Shady lives in a housing project in East L.A. with her family and works as a secretary for a business office in downtown Los Angeles. Shady has dreams of upward mobility and, because of this, tries to disassociate herself from barrio life. She wants Raymond to do the same but Raymond loves lowriding and is proud of his barrio roots. Starring:Â Richard Yniguez, Danny De La Paz, Carmen Zapata and Marta DuBois
Bring a blanket, pillow and/or lawn chair for these outdoor screenings. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Starts at 8 pm and ends at 12 am. Price: donation
Self Help Graphics & Art
1300 East First Street
Boyle Heights, CA 90033
Both these film have a lasting memory in my upbringing! Classic cinematic myths and archetypes. Thirty years and scenes from both theses film regularly Pop into my mind.
Is it in the parking lot? Awesome. Might go.