Special Screening: ‘Mommie Dearest’

Renowned actress Joan Crawford, at the height of her career, adopts two orphans — Christina and Christopher — to fill the lonely gap in her personal life. However, as her professional and romantic relationships sour, Joan’s already callous and abusive behavior towards Christina intensifies.

Following the screening, join us for a discussion about the making of the film and its reception with Hollywood historian, A. Ashley Hoff. Copies of Hoff’s new book, With Love, Mommie Dearest: The Making of an Unintentional Camp Classic, will be available for purchase at the event. In partnership with Des Moines Public Library.