Film: Slaves of New York

Thu Apr 18, 7 – 9:10 pm

Hosted by Yale Film Archive
Details SLAVES OF NEW YORK (James Ivory, 1989, 35mm, 124 mins)
35th anniversary screening! Based on Tama Janowitz’s tales of the 80s downtown art scene, this comedy of manners stars Bernadette Peters as a hat designer juggling professional ambitions, an arrogant younger boyfriend, and a savage rental market. The cult classic’s cast includes Mary Beth Hurt, Mercedes Ruehl, Steve Buscemi, Anthony LaPaglia, Tammy Grimes, and Stanley Tucci. 35mm print from the Yale Film Archive.

The World of James Ivory” presents highlights from across the seven-decade career of the acclaimed filmmaker, drawn from his personal collection of film prints donated to the archive in 2023.
Admission FREE
Location Humanities Quadrangle, Lower Level
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