Opening in limited release this weekend is F_CK: A Documentary, which features original animation by Oscar-nominated indie legend Bill Plympton as it examines the history of the ‘F’ word and the impact it has had on popular culture and society at large. In addition, Plympton’s recent award-winning short Guide Dog will screen before the film.
Directed and Produced by Steve Anderson (The Big Empty), F_CK (we can’t even spell out the title without getting irate calls from angry parents) explores everyone’s favorite or most feared expletive through film and television clips, music and interviews with scholars, linguists, comedians and actors. Those chipping in their two cents include controversial TV host Bill Maher, conservative entertainer Pat Boone, actress Janeane Garofalo, actor Ice-T, recording artist Alanis Morissette, filmmaker Kevin Smith, news anchor Sam Donaldson, gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson and porn stars Ron Jeremy and Tera Patrick.
Initial screenings are being held in New York City at the Quad Cinema and in Los Angeles at the Landmark Nuart theater. Next weekend, the film expands to San Francisco’s Landmark Lumiere, Berkeley’s Landmark Shattuck, Chicago’s Landmark Century and Minneapolis’ Landmark Lagoon. It will continue to roll out in additional cities through Dec. 8. A schedule of openings and additional information on the film can be found at www.fourletterfilm.com/about.html.
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