37th Annual VIRGINIA FILM FESTIVAL Oct 30-Nov 3, 2024

37th Annual VIRGINIA FILM FESTIVAL October 30-November 3, 2024

Permanent

Based on the writer/director’s own experience while attending E.B. Stanley Middle School in Virginia, Permanent is a coming of age story about an idiosyncratic family set in 1983. Thirteen-year-old Aurelie faces the plight of how to fit in while encountering bullies at a new school. Meanwhile, her parents obsess over hair as they yearn for confidence and artistic drive. The comedy’s misadventures involve adolescence, poorly made toupees, and social awkwardness. Hairstyles are temporary, but family is forever. This film from UVA alumna Colette Burson premiered at the Austin Film Festival. Discussion with writer-director Colette Burson and actor Kira McLean, moderated by Harry Chotiner

Supported by the University Programs Council

Date

Saturday, November 11

Time

6:30 PM

Location

UVA : Culbreth Theatre

Film Info

Director: Colette Burson

Runtime: 93 min.

Genre: Comedy

Year: 2017

Country: USA

Featuring: Rainn Wilson, Patricia Arquette, Kira McLean, Jane McNeill, Michael Greene.