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| Melvin Van Peebles, eager to direct and shut out by Hollywood, moved to Paris and took advantage of a filmmaking opportunity offered to writers. The result was La permission (later known as The Story of a Three Day Pass), a beautiful film that is both a slice of the life of a Black American man checking out Paris, a tender love story and a depiction of a struggle with identity. When Turner, stationed in Paris, is granted a few days leave along with a promotion, he meets Miriam at a dance club. When he suggests they take off to Normandy, he is surprised that she agrees. The two enjoy themselves with a hay ride, frolic on the beach and make love in a charming hotel. But it isn’t quite as idyllic as it seems, nor is it simple to escape from bigotry. Director: Melvin Van Peebles. 87 min. 1968. 35mm. For this special evening, we welcome Melvin Van Peebles, who will participate in post-screening Q&A and will then perform with his band Laxative in the Mainstage space. For a combo ticket to both the film and the live music, click here. Ticket options: Film only: $12 (purchase on this page) Music only: $15 (Buy here) Film and Music: $22 (Buy here) |
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