This examination of a famous scandal from the 1970s explores the relationship between Barbara Baekeland and her only son, Antony. Barbara, a lonely social climber unhappily married to the wealthy but remote plastics heir Brooks Baekeland, dotes on Antony, who is homosexual. As Barbara tries to “cure” Antony of his sexuality — sometimes by seducing him herself — the groundwork is laid for a murderous tragedy.

On May 14th, we will be showing a film with one monstrous mother: Savage Grace, which stars Moore as real-life heiress and socialite Barbara Daly Baekeland, who has an intensely dysfunctional relationship with her schizophrenic gay son Antony (Eddie Redmayne). Directed by the great Tom Kalin and produced by queer cinema legend Christine Vachon, this 2007 true crime drama is a wild ride that we do not recommend viewing with your own mother! (And before the film, we will be screening local filmmaker Beth Warrian’s wonderful 2022 short film Adore)

Thank you so much to Kneekey Pea for creating the poster. See you in May, you motherloving queers! -PETER KNEGT

Doors Open 30 Minutes Before Showtime.