- Advisory:
- R21. Homosexual Theme
- Directed by:
- Vera Drew
- Cast:
- Vera Drew, Lynn Downey, Kane Distler, Nathan Faustyn
- Year:
- 2022
- Duration:
- 1hr 32min
- Language:
- English
-Dates: 8, 20 & 28 June-
RATED: R21
10 wins & 18 nominations including Winner of 2024 Gotham Awards, Breakthrough Director.
This revolutionary DIY parody film and hilarious reimagining of the classic autobiographical coming-of-age story follows an unconfident, closeted trans girl as she moves to Gotham City to make it big as a comedian by joining the cast of UCB Live - a government-sanctioned late night sketch show in a world where comedy has been outlawed.
As mainstream success eludes our heroine, leading her to unite with a ragtag team of rejects, misfits, and a certain love interest named Mister J, "Joker the Harlequin" is born again as a confident (and psychotic) joker on a collision course with the city's fascist caped crusader.
Vats of feminizing chemicals, sexy cartoon interludes, scarecrow psychiatrists, CGI Lorne Michaels, and psychedelic gender dysphoria all play supporting roles. Helmed by writer/director/editor/star Vera Drew and using her own life experiences as a basis for the film, THE PEOPLE'S JOKER is a deeply personal journey that's as much documentary as it is parody.
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Whether you’re deep into DC lore or just here for the vibes, Kalibak has something for every misfit, marvel fan, and proud outsider. And yes, entry is totally free. Bring your inner antihero!
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8 JUNE 2025, Sunday: 2pm - 8pm 20 JUNE 2025, Friday: 3pm - 9pm 28 JUNE 2025, Saturday: 2pm - 9pm
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