States of Disunion, GFT, 4 – 21 July, 2017
As the US celebrates its Independence Day on 4 July, GFT take the opportunity to present a selection of American films that celebrate, question and confront the virtues and contradictions of the Land of the Free.
American History X – 35mm (18)
Race divisions remain as pressing an issue in America today as they were when this tough but worthwhile drama was released almost 20 years ago.
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5 July
American Psycho – 35mm (18)
A disturbing and enthralling piece of filmmaking from director Mary Harron.
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21 July
Team America: World Police (15)
A swipe at Hollywood, American foreign policy and the war on terror, Team America is a parody like no other.
Part of a Season States of Disunion
Part of a Season Cult Classics
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4 July
Top Gun (12A)
No other film says USA is A-Okay quite like Top Gun.
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