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THELMA AND LOUISE, featuring a post-film discussion with Cheryl Dunye (The Bechdel Test Movie Night)
Louise is working in a diner as a waitress and has some problems with her boyfriend Jimmy, who, as a musician, is always on the road. Thelma is married to Darryl who likes his wife to stay quiet in the kitchen so that he can watch football on TV. One day they decide to break out of their normal life and jump in the car and hit the road. Their journey, however, turns into a flight when Louise kills a man who threatens to rape Thelma. They decide to go to Mexico, but soon they are hunted by American police.
This film series includes films that pass the Bechdel test. The Bechdel test asks if a work of fiction features at least two women who talk to each other about something other than a man. The requirement that the two women must be named is sometimes added. Only about half of all films meet these requirements. The test is used as an indicator for the active presence of women in films and other fiction, and to call attention to gender inequality in fiction due to sexism.
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THE NEW PARKWAY THEATER is a community-centered cinema and pub located in Oakland's Uptown district. Sit back and relax in our cozy couches while watching our new releases, cult classics, and fabulous special programming. Enjoy delicious food and local beer and wine on tap delivered right to your theater seat, all at affordable prices!
The New Parkway has something for everyone: from Doc Night to Baby Brigade to the throwback hits of Parkway Classics and Cult Night. And don't forget to check out our free, non-film events like Open Mic (1st & 3rd Mondays), Bingo and Beer Tuesdays, Drink & Draw Wednesdays, and Team Trivia Thursdays.
The New Parkway = Film. Friends. Food. Fun on Tap.
REFUND POLICY: You may get a refund for any advance tickets purchased up to 4 hours before the scheduled start of the movie/event. All refunds are handled through Brown Paper Tickets, either via telephone or by sending an email to support@brownpapertickets.com and, when you do, please CC info@thenewparkway.com. The New Parkway cannot directly refund any money for purchases made through Brown Paper Tickets.
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LocationThe New Parkway Theater (View)
474 24th St
Oakland, CA 94612
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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