Beautiful Thing at the Jacob Burns Film Center
Beautiful Thing
Pre-recorded Q&A with playwright Jonathan Harvey, moderated by series curator Chris Holliday
1996. 90 m. Hettie MacDonald. Sony Pictures Classics. UK. English. Rated R.
Beautiful Thing is the hilarious and heartfelt story of Jamie, a shy teenager, and his neighbor Ste, who has a rough time at home. With a witty screenplay from British playwright Jonathan Harvey, and an irresistible soundtrack featuring the music of Mama Cass and The Mamas & The Papas, Beautiful Thing is a love story for anyone who ever dared to risk everything for happiness—and won.
After the screening, hear from award-winning playwright Jonathan Harvey, who will be in conversation with Chris Holliday, JBFC Interim Director of Film Programming and JBFC Pride Series Curator.
Tickets: $11 (members), $16 (nonmembers)
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“Beautiful Thing is a masterpiece of gay storytelling”
Brandon Tensley, The Atlantic