SALVATION BOULEVARD Sneak Preview July 7, 2011

Thursday, July 7 – 7:30 PM
Sneak Preview! SALVATION BOULEVARD, 2011, IFC Films, 95 min. Dir. George Ratliff. From his mega-church pulpit, Pastor Dan Day (Pierce Brosnan) has captured the affection - and much of the real estate - of a small western American town. Among his loyal flock is recovering Deadhead Carl (Greg Kinnear), who is given cause to question Day’s spiritual leadership by an atheist professor (Ed Harris). Carl soon finds himself caught between his devout wife (Jennifer Connelly), a hippie-at-heart security guard (Marisa Tomei) and an entire congregation eager to ensure that their church isn’t toppled by scandal. This caustic comedy, based on Larry Beinhart’s novel, proves there’s no fury like an Evangelical scorned. Ratliff’s 2001 documentary on a “Hell House” staged annually by a Texas church provided ample preparation for the director, who’s filled SALVATION BOULEVARD with laughs and insight. With Isabelle Fuhrman and Jim Gaffigan. Discussion following with director George Ratliff and other guests to be announced. [35mm]
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