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Savage Messiah: Ken Russell => Savage Messiah: Ken Russell => Topic started by: Iain Fisher on February 11, 2023, 06:23:37 PM
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Tommy will be shown at the Belcourt Theatre, Nashville, USA on 13 Feb 2023.
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Tommy will be shown at the Robins Theatre, Warren, Ohio on 11 March 2023.
The theatre website is here https://robinstheatre.com/ (https://robinstheatre.com/)
"Tommy is a 1975 British satirical operetta fantasy drama film written and directed by Ken Russell and based upon The Who's 1969 rock opera album Tommy about a "psychosomatically deaf, mute, and blind" boy who becomes a pinball champion and religious leader. The film featured a star-studded ensemble cast, including the band members themselves, Ann-Margret, Oliver Reed, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Elton John, and Jack Nicholson."
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Story Screen Music Film present Tommy on 13 Nov 2024 in Hudson, New York.
"After seeing his stepfather murder his father during an argument over his mother, young Tommy goes into shock, suddenly becoming psychosomatically deaf, dumb and blind. As a teenager, Tommy stumbles upon a pinball machine and discovers he is a natural prodigy at the game. Fame and fortune follow for Tommy, as he becomes a pinball champion and later the messiah of a religious cult, which views his pinball skills as a miraculous sign of divine intervention".
More details are on the Story Screen site click here
https://www.storyscreenpresents.com/ (https://www.storyscreenpresents.com/)
For more on Tommy click here
https://iainfisher.com/russell/ken-russell-film-tommy.html (https://iainfisher.com/russell/ken-russell-film-tommy.html)
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Ken Russell's Tommy will shown on 19 January 2026 at the Bay Theatre in Morro Bay.
The film is being screened as a fundraiser for The Rock Community Radio, Morro Bay’s independent station.
“This is more than just a movie night; it’s a celebration of classic rock and community... Every ticket purchased helps keep the airwaves open for unique, local, and diverse programming that The Rock Community Radio provides. We can’t wait to share this incredible film with our supporters at the beautiful Bay Theatre.”
Dress up in Tommy– or The Who-themed costumes for a chance to win cool prizes!!!!!
For the cinema site click here
https://www.morrobaymovie.com/ (https://www.morrobaymovie.com/)
For more on Tommy click here
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