Directed by Buster Keaton & Charles Reisner | USA | 71 mins
Part of our Courageous Comedians Series
The last of Buster Keaton's independently produced feature films, Steamboat Bill Jr features some of the comedian's greatest stunts and visual gags. The expensive spectacle was a box office flop upon release, but reigns today as one of Keaton's masterworks. Demonstrating Keaton's auteur control of timing, framing, body language, facial expression, and of course stunt work, this one has been often homaged but never exceeded. Presented with a pre-recorded organ score by Lee Erwin.
- Written by Ben Rowe.
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge that this screening takes place on Moh’kinsstis and the traditional Treaty 7 territory, as well as the oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations, Indigenous and non, who live, work and play, as well as help steward this land, honour and celebrate this territory.