Summer Nights film: This is Spinal Tap June 20, 2008

The IMA’s annual summer favorite returns. Grab your blanket and lawn chairs, pack a picnic and head to the IMA for movies under the stars.

This is Spinal Tap (R 1984)
Directed by Rob Reiner, starring Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer
Running Time: 83 mins.

The mockumentary began here, with the largely improvised story of a dead-end British heavy metal band called Spinal Tap that morphs from R&B to psychedelia to hard rock outfit. While on their first American tour in years, everything goes haywire as the band winds up billed second to a puppet show at an amusement park. A milestone in American comedy.
Preceded by the cartoon: Rabbit’s Kin

Ticket sales begin and doors open at 6:00 pm for picnicking; films begin at dusk (except on July 11). Tickets available at the door only; members $3, public $8. Members must present current membership card to receive discount. Children six and under are admitted free. All films are subject to change.

Promotional support provided by Emmis Communications.

Official Website: http://www.imamuseum.org/calendar/thisisspinaltap