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WUD Film Presents: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)

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WUD Film Presents: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)

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Friday, October 7
6:30 - 8:45 pm
Union South | The Marquee
Cost: Free
WUD Film presents a screening of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)
USA | 119 min | R | DCP | Dir. Alejandro G. Inarritu
"A washed-up superhero actor attempts to revive his fading career by writing, directing, and starring in a Broadway production." - (IMBD)
"Former cinema superhero Riggan Thomson (Michael Keaton) is mounting an ambitious Broadway production that he hopes will breathe new life into his stagnant career. It's risky, but he hopes that his creative gamble will prove that he's a real artist and not just a washed-up movie star. As opening night approaches, a castmate is injured, forcing Riggan to hire an actor (Edward Norton) who is guaranteed to shake things up. Meanwhile, Riggan must deal with his girlfriend, daughter and ex-wife." - (Rotten Tomatoes)
For information on available assistive content for WUD Film screenings, please visit the Assistive Movie Screenings in the Marquee Theater page.


This event is intended for UW-Madison students, faculty, staff, Wisconsin Union members and their guests. Anyone can become a Wisconsin Union member.
USA | 119 min | R | DCP | Dir. Alejandro G. Inarritu
"A washed-up superhero actor attempts to revive his fading career by writing, directing, and starring in a Broadway production." - (IMBD)
"Former cinema superhero Riggan Thomson (Michael Keaton) is mounting an ambitious Broadway production that he hopes will breathe new life into his stagnant career. It's risky, but he hopes that his creative gamble will prove that he's a real artist and not just a washed-up movie star. As opening night approaches, a castmate is injured, forcing Riggan to hire an actor (Edward Norton) who is guaranteed to shake things up. Meanwhile, Riggan must deal with his girlfriend, daughter and ex-wife." - (Rotten Tomatoes)
For information on available assistive content for WUD Film screenings, please visit the Assistive Movie Screenings in the Marquee Theater page.


This event is intended for UW-Madison students, faculty, staff, Wisconsin Union members and their guests. Anyone can become a Wisconsin Union member.

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608-262-1143

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