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Bar Redux & Thugsy DaClown PresentHarold and Maude (1971)
“In preparation for my upcoming play, Harold and Claude, at The Allways Lounge this coming Spring, I decided to screen the original Cult Classic! "Harold and Claude" is a captivating tribute to the beloved 1971 film "Harold and Maude," set in the vibrant city of New Orleans during the early 1980s, a time marked by the beginning of the AIDS pandemic. In this reimagined tale, we follow the journey of Harold, a privileged uptown boy who must confront his true identity and navigate the complexities of coming out. Along the way, he crosses paths with the enigmatic Claude, a seasoned drag performer who embodies the essence of living life to the fullest. As their paths intertwine, a powerful story of love, acceptance, and self-discovery unfolds on the stage. Join us for a theatrical experience that will touch your heart and inspire your soul. “ - Playwright, Thugsy DaClown
"Harold and Maude is a 1971 American romantic black comedy-drama film directed by Hal Ashby and released by Paramount Pictures. It incorporates elements of dark humor and existentialist drama. The plot follows the exploits of Harold Chasen (Bud Cort), a young man who is intrigued with death, and who rejects the life his detached mother (Vivian Pickles) prescribes for him. Harold develops a friendship, and eventual romantic relationship, with 79-year-old Maude (Ruth Gordon) who teaches Harold about the importance of living life to its fullest.
The screenplay by Colin Higgins began as his master's thesis for film school. Filming took place in and around San Francisco and San Mateo, California, with locations including both Holy Cross Cemetery and Golden Gate National Cemetery, the ruins of the Sutro Baths, Mori Point, and Rosecourt Mansion in Hillsborough, California.
Critically and commercially unsuccessful when first released, the film eventually developed a cult following, and first made a profit in 1983.[1][2] The film was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry in 1997, and was ranked number 45 on the American Film Institute list of 100 funniest films of all time in 2000." - Wikipedia
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Films Screened at The Scrapyard @ Bar Redux (patio)
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117-4725, United States,New Orleans, Louisiana
