May 10, 2019
Charlie Says
Los Angeles- August 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Manson Family Murders. The IFC new film “Charlie Says” is a fresh take on the infamous ‘Manson murders’ in 1969 by the Manson ‘family’ that sent shock waves throughout Hollywood and the entire country.
Directed by Mary Harron and written by Guinevere Turner, “Charlie Says”
explores the slow psychopathic mental occupation of the Manson girls as told by them to a prison social worker after they were incarcerated. Cult leader Charles Manson is played by actor Matt Smith while actress Hannah Murray plays Manson girl Leslie Van Houton, actress Sosie Bacon portrays Manson girl Patricia Krenwinkel and actress Marianne Rendón plays Manson girl Susan Atkins. The narrative centers on a prison social worker played by actress Merritt Wever who takes it upon herself to educate the brainwashed girls by using a newfangled empathic approach, steeped in feminist pedagogy. Harrons’ direction leads the audience to examine what ingredients are needed to conjure a toxic spell on females who are starving for love and how easily vulnerable women can become victims of manipulation. A must see.
“Charlie Says” opens in Los Angeles, Orange County and New York on May 10th.
Title: CHARLIE SAYS
Distributor: IFC Films
Opening Day: May 10th
Opening Theaters:
Arena Cinelounge – Sunset
6464 Sunset Blvd.,
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Laemmle’s Noho 7
5240 Lankershim Blvd,
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Laemmle’s Pasadena Playhouse 7
673 E Colorado Blvd,
Pasadena, CA 91101
Laemmle’s Glendale
207 N Maryland Ave,
Glendale, CA 91206
Laemmle’s Monica Film Center
1332 2nd St,
Santa Monica, CA 90401
The Frida Cinema
305 E 4th St #100,
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Director: Mary Harron
Writer: Guinevere Turner
Producers: Cindi Rice, John Frank Rosenblum, Dana Guerin.
Starring: Matt Smith (MAPPLETHORPE, “The Crown”), Hannah Murray (“Game of Thrones”), Sosie Bacon (“13 Reasons Why”), Marianne Rendón (“Imposters”), Chace Crawford (“Gossip Girl”), Suki Waterhouse (INSURGENT, “The White Princess”), Kayli Carter (PRIVATE LIFE), Annabeth Gish (“The Haunting of Hill House”) and Merritt Wever (“Nurse Jackie”).
Running Time: 110 Minutes
Rating: R
Language: English
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