In the absurdist autobiographically-inspired dark comedy, a painfully unfunny aspiring clown (Vera Drew as Joker the Harlequin) grapples with her gender identity while unsuccessfully attempting to join the ranks of Gotham City’s sole comedy program in a world where comedy has been outlawed. Uniting with a ragtag team of rejects and misfits, Joker the Harlequin forms an illegal anti-comedy troupe that puts her on a collision course with the devious caped crusader controlling the city. The People’s Joker uses classic characters in impressively inventive ways, working within a familiar framework to tell an invigorating story of self-acceptance. Join us after the film for a conversation with writer, director and star of the film Vera Drew.
Starring | Vera Drew, Kane Distler, Mia Moore Marchant |
Director | Vera Drew |
Country | US |
Language | English |
Run Time | 1h 32m |
Genre | Dark Comedy, Parody |
Year | 2024 |
MPAA Rating | NR |
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