a beautiful and historic backdrop, live music, award winning film...join us and the newport preservation society for this idyllic august event!
THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
as part of newportFILM's 2012 Outdoor Sunset Series Presented by KIRBY PERKINS CONSTRUCTION
http://www.newportfilm.com/films/queen-versailles
*Director Lauren Greenfield will be in attendance*
*Film preceded by live music, The Newport Community Band, presented by The Newport County Arts and Cultural Aliances’ BridgeFest*
Thursday, August 2
Elms Mansion Gardens, Bellevue Avenue
Live music from 6:30pm to 7:30pm, followed by film at sunset (aprox. 8:00pm)
Suggested Donation: $5 person/$10 family
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Tallulah's taco stand will be selling their amazing gourmet tacos!
Watch trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdJYzgJ4CwI&feature=player_embedded
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"Masterful. A wickedly funny allegory about the American Dream." - The Huffington Post
With the epic dimensions of a Shakespearean tragedy, The Queen of Versailles follows billionaires Jackie and David’s rags-to-riches story to uncover the innate virtues and flaws of the American dream. We open on the triumphant construction of the biggest house in America, a sprawling, 90,000-square-foot mansion inspired by Versailles. Since a booming time-share business built on the real-estate bubble is financing it, the economic crisis brings progress to a halt and seals the fate of its owners. We witness the impact of this turn of fortune over the next two years in a riveting film fraught with delusion, denial, and self-effacing humor.
SCREENING NOTES:
-Rain Venue: Casino Theater, 9 Freebody Street
-Bring a picnic! grab a wine and cheese picnic for two ($35) at Newport Wine Cellar & le petite gourmet and 10% of your purchase price will benefit newportFILM's programs
-Ride your bike! Bike Newport will be providing a free bike valet service. they will even tune up your bike while you watch the movie (additional charge)
-Bring a reusable water bottle! Crystal Spring will be providing free water stations
For details of this event: http://www.newportfilm.com/films/queen-versailles
For more details of upcoming film events: www.newportFILM.com
