Cinemasochists Riff: Reefer Madness

817 Westport Road,Kansas City MO 64111

19 April, 2022

Description

Presentation and live riff of the cult classic film Reefer Madness. Reefer Madness (1936) - dir. Louis J. GasnierHigh-school principal Dr. Alfred Carroll relates to an audience of parents that marijuana can have devastating effects on teens. In his story, a drug supplier entices several restless teens, including sister and brother Mary and Jimmy Lane and Mary's boyfriend, Bill, into frequenting a "reefer" house. Gradually, Bill and Jimmy are drawn into smoking dope, which affects their family lives and leads to a terrible crime. What Happened?!Cinemasochists’ What Happened?! series includes a presentation on the making of the chosen film, followed by a live riff performance in the tradition of MST3K. This month, we are presenting a look into the famous ephemeral propaganda of Tell You Children, more commonly known as Reefer Madness. The presentation will be followed by a screening of the film with a comic commentary by Bess Hayles, Dale Maxfield, and Matt McCann. Come and enjoy dinner and a show right in the heart of Westport!The Buffalo Room (now called Westport Bowery) is located inside the rear entrance of the Westport Flea Market Bar & Grill. Order your delicious food at the Flea, and bring it right into the venue! A live bartender will be on duty so you never have to miss a line just to get another beverage.