Bread & Roses festival, featuring films by women, comes to Asbury Park in March
The Jersey Shore's first female-centric film festival returns to Asbury Park's ShowRoom Cinema in honor of Women's History Month.
Founded in 2022 by Marci Mazzarotto, the Bread & Roses Film Festival kicks off Tuesday, March 5, with 1985's "Desperately Seeking Susan." The series lineup showcases cult classics and timeless favorites from female filmmakers.
“I am thrilled ShowRoom invited Bread & Roses to collaborate in putting together this screening series showcasing a few amazing films by women” Mazzarotto said. “Our main mission centers around supporting, elevating and celebrating women in film, and this curated series offers an additional space, beyond the festival, in which female-centric cinema can be experienced.”
Screenings take place at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday in March. Tickets can be purchased at showroomcinemas.com or at the box office. Here's the lineup:
'Desperately Seeking Susan,' March 5
This 1985 hit directed by Susan Seidelman follows a bored suburban housewife from New Jersey named Roberta Glass (Rosanna Arquette) as she becomes entangled in the mysterious world of a free-spirited grifter from New York City named Susan (Madonna). Also features Robert Joy, Aidan Quinn and Laurie Metcalf.
More: Send us your memories and photos of Six Flags Great Adventure
'American Psycho,' March 12
Directed by Mary Harron and adapted from Bret Easton Ellis' novel, "American Psycho" (2000) follows a handsome young investment banker (Christian Bale) in New York City living a second life as a serial killer. The cast also features Willem Dafoe, Reese Witherspoon, Samantha Mathis and Jared Leto.
Italian Breakfast: D'Amore's brings a taste of Italy to Wall with toasts, espresso, sandwiches and more
'But I'm a Cheerleader,' March 19
Follow Megan (Natasha Lyonne), a typical American cheerleader who excels at school and has a handsome football-playing boyfriend. Her parents think she's gay and send her to conversion camp, where she meets a rebellious and unashamed teen lesbian named Graham (Clea DuVall). The 1999 film explores gender identity and sexuality, and features RuPaul, Melanie Lynskey, Cathy Moriarty and Michelle Williams.
Plenty of choices: 30 Burgers comes to Freehold Township offering, yes, 30 types of burgers
'Party Girl,' March 26
This 1995 comedy by Daisy von Scherler Mayer follows the wild mishaps of a 20something woman named Mary (Parker Posey), who finds her calling in a rather unexpected career. After being arrested for throwing an illegal rave and losing everything, she turns to her Aunt Judy (Sasha von Sherler) for assistance, who finds her a job at a local library. This film also stars Omar Townsend, Liev Schreiber and Donna Mitchell.
Go: Bread & Roses film festival, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in March, ShowRoom Cinema, 707 Cookman Ave.; 732-502-0472, showroomcinemas.com.
Gabriela L. Laracca joined the USA Today Network New Jersey in 2021 and eagerly brings her passion for cuisine and culture to our readers. Send restaurant tips to [email protected].
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Bread & Roses Film Festival comes to Asbury Park ShowRoom Cinema
