The Connection(The Connection)
Dir: Shirley Clarke
USA, 1961 , English, 103mins, DCP
Cast: William Redfield, Warren Finnerty, Garry Goodrow
Adapted from Jack Gelber's provocative off-Broadway play, Shirley Clarke’sgroundbreaking feature debut follows a group of junkies, including jazzmusicians, waiting anxiously for their drug dealer in a New York loft, while afilmmaker, played by William Redfield, tries to document their lives trapped indesperation. Clarke skillfully combines Beat dialogue and jazz music by pianistFreddie Redd, creating a captivating and kinetic cinematic experience. Despitefacing censorship for its indecent language upon release, The Connection fearlessly confronts the harsh reality of drug addiction and stands as a seminalwork within the American independent film movement.
Preserved by the UCLA Film & Television Archive with funding provided by the Film Foundation.
6/7 (Sat): Film talk with Bryan Chang
M+ Cinema (Venue)
PREMIERE Elements (Venue)
Chinese Subtitles
Post-screening talk
