About I Shot Andy Warhol
- Rating:
-
R
R
- Year Released:
- 1996
- Genres:
- Drama
- Metadata:
- Directed by Mary Harron
Based on the true story of a 1960s radical
feminist named Valerie Solanas, Mary
Harron’s debut feature won a Sundance
Film Festival Special Jury Award for
lead actress Lili Taylor’s portrayal of
her relationship with Andy Warhol. Set
in the colorful world of characters and
‘happenings’ surrounding Warhol’s
factory, the film presents the ultimately
violent relationship between the writer
and Warhol, with his non-committal
responses to her pleas for sponsorship.
Solanas’ obsession with the idea that he
could change her life ultimately turned to
rage. The ensemble cast if indie favorites
includes Lili Taylor, Jared Harris, Stephen
Dorff and Martha Plimpton. (35mm presentation)
Christine
Vachon is scheduled to be present.
