San Diego Public Library, in partnership with Media Arts Center San Diego, will be showing "Happy-Go-Lucky" as part of a new series called the Digital Cinema Showcase, from February to July 2009. Special guest speakers include Beth Accomando, Scott Marks, and David Elliot.
Poppy, an irrepressibly free-spirited school teacher, brings an infectious laugh and an unsinkable sense of optimism to every situation she encounters. Poppy’s ability to maintain her perspective is tested when her commuter bike is stolen. However, she signs up for driving lessons with Scott, who turns out to be her nemesis--a fuming, uptight cynic. As the tension of their weekly lessons builds, Poppy encounters even more challenges to her positive state of mind: a fiery flamenco instructor, her bitter pregnant sister, a troubled homeless man and a young bully in her class, not to mention that she has also thrown out her back. How this affects not only Poppy’s world view but also the outlook of those around her begs the question a glass half full or half empty? Directed by the UK filmmaker: Mike Leigh.
Admission:FREE
Location:
Central Library
820 E Street
San Diego, CA 92101-6478
For more information please visit: mediaartscenter.org
Poppy, an irrepressibly free-spirited school teacher, brings an infectious laugh and an unsinkable sense of optimism to every situation she encounters. Poppy’s ability to maintain her perspective is tested when her commuter bike is stolen. However, she signs up for driving lessons with Scott, who turns out to be her nemesis--a fuming, uptight cynic. As the tension of their weekly lessons builds, Poppy encounters even more challenges to her positive state of mind: a fiery flamenco instructor, her bitter pregnant sister, a troubled homeless man and a young bully in her class, not to mention that she has also thrown out her back. How this affects not only Poppy’s world view but also the outlook of those around her begs the question a glass half full or half empty? Directed by the UK filmmaker: Mike Leigh.
Admission:FREE
Location:
Central Library
820 E Street
San Diego, CA 92101-6478
For more information please visit: mediaartscenter.org
