Gorton Center - Lake Forest, IL - First Thursday: DEAR MR. BRODY

First Thursday: DEAR MR. BRODY

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First Thursday: DEAR MR. BRODY

Thu, November 4, 2021
7:00 pm
- 8:40 pm

$15

Time

Thu, November 04, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:40 pm

Resources

Lake County Film Festival
Rotten Tomatoes
Variety

Location

Gorton Center
400 East Illinois Road Lake Forest, IL 60045

TWO SHOWS: 3PM AND 7PM

OPENING NIGHT OF LAKE COUNTY FILM FESTIVAL

In January 1970, hippie-millionaire Michael Brody Jr., the 21-year-old heir to a margarine fortune, announced to the world that he would personally usher in a new era of peace and love by giving away his $25-million inheritance to anyone in need. In a frenzied few weeks, Brody and his young wife Renee ignited a psychedelic spiral of events. Instant celebrities, the Brodys were mobbed by the public, scrutinized by the press, and overwhelmed by the crush of personal letters responding to this extraordinary offer. Fifty years later, an enormous cache of these letters are discovered–unopened. In this riveting follow-up to his acclaimed Tower, award-winning director Keith Maitland reveals the incredible story of Michael Brody Jr.–and the countless struggling Americans who sought his help–to create a deeply moving meditation on desire, need, philanthropy, and love.

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Details

Date:
Thu, November 4, 2021
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:40 pm
Cost:
$15
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Venue

Gorton Center
400 East Illinois Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone
(847) 234-6060