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Tally Brown, New York (15*)

Part of: The Grime and the Glamour season

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A portrait of Tally Brown

Come and spend some time with the incredible Tally Brown: singer, performer and friend to the stars.

“This is my city… Its soul comes from the fact of its difficulty.” So proclaims the eponymous Tally Brown – a bohemian cabaret artiste associated with New York’s underground art scene and Warhol’s Factory – in this remarkable double portrait of a performer and her home town.

A Julliard-trained blues singer and gifted raconteur, Brown is shown in performance – covering Kurt Weill, Johnny Mercer, the Rolling Stones and David Bowie – and in lively conversation with the director Rosa von Praunheim (off camera) and assorted friends, including John Waters favourite Divine (for whom Tally was often mistaken), and Warhol superstar Holly Woodlawn. 

Just as fascinating are the glimpses of various bygone gay Manhattan hang-outs – the Continental Baths, and West Village cabaret-revival club Reno Sweeney – and the gritty street life around Times Square.

Tagged with: Cinema The Grime and the Glamour

US 1979 Dir Rosa von Praunheim 93 min, 16mm presentation

16mm courtesy of the Reserve Film and Video Collection of The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

Please note: We are using a rare archival 16mm print for this screening; the conditions of the loan require extra care in the handling and projection of the film print. There is a five minute pause in between reels as we re-lace the projector. 

Please arrive promptly at the advertised start time

Proof of ID may be requested on entry to films, in compliance with BBFC rating

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