Pratt Film Society screening: SAFE
Posted on Mar 09 2010
SAFE
Directed by Todd Haynes
(1995, USA, 119 mins.)
An early work from the acclaimed director of POISON, the Academy Award - nominated FAR FROM HEAVEN, I'M NOT THERE, and the infamous SUPERSTAR: THE KAREN CARPENTER STORY, SAFE tells the story of Carol White, a Los Angeles housewife whose affluent environment turns against her in the form of an inexplicable illness. What begins as sudden allergic reactions to everyday chemicals, fragrances and fumes turns increasingly violent, transforming the laminated safety of Carol's existence into a terror of everyday life. When she is diagnosed with an immunity disorder called "Twentieth Century Disease," and sets off to New Mexico in search of treatment, Carol's journey turns inward. And, in the crisis of identity that results, SAFE reveals the ways in which disease infests our basic sense of who we are.
"Feel free to laugh or scream" - Richard Corliss, TIME MAGAZINE
The Pratt Film Society seeks to enrich the community by exploring various aspects of film and filmmaking while promoting interdisciplinary dialogue at Pratt through the art of film. The Pratt Film Society hosts free, weekly screenings, which include documentaries, fiction features, historical and contemporary releases, films by and about artists, and a forum for discussing all things film-related. To encourage an exchange of ideas there are program notes on hand at each screening and we invite noteworthy filmmakers to campus for question and answer. The Society also promotes local talent by screening works by students, staff and faculty, and alumni.
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