Artist’s Choice Film Series – Quadrophenia

Houston Cinema Arts Society presents the next installment in the FREE Artist’s Choice Film Series. Join HCAS for a screening of Quadrophenia on August 17th at 8:30pm at Brasil.

Set against the soundtrack of The Who’s 1973 mighty concept album Quadrophenia, Phil Daniels plays working-class Jimmy, an angst-ridden London youth who hates his job and is misunderstood by his parents. He escapes the drudgery as a member of the Mods, a sharply dressed gang constantly at odds with their rivals, the Rockers.

When the Mods and Rockers clash in the coastal town of Brighton, England, it leads to both trouble and an encounter with the lovely Steph (Leslie Ash).  Returning to London, Jimmy, who aspires to be like Mod leader Ace Face (Sting), becomes even more disillusioned and longs to return to Brighton.

GUEST ARTIST: Trish Herrera of the punk band Mydolls

The Artist’s Choice Film Series invites Houston visual, performing, and literary artists to select and introduce a feature film of their choice about their own art form. A moderated discussion with the artist and audience will follow each screening.