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SPECIAL EVENT

In honour of that lively Irish spirit, we present a special
St Patrick’s Day Screening

THE COMMITMENTS

Wed 17 March: 7.30

Director: Alan Parker // Ire-GB 1991 // 118 min // 35mm
 

 
 

Related Links: Band's Official Site | Film Site | Watch Trailer on New York times Critics' Picks: The Commitments

On bass, Derek “Meatman” Scully. On piano, Steven “Soul Surgeon” Clifford. Dean “Mr Nipple” Fay on sax. Joey “The Lips” Fagan on trumpet. Our gorgeous chanteuses are Bernie, Imelda, and Natalie. Deco “Deep Throat” Cuffe on vocals. On lead guitar, Outspan “Fender bender” Foster. Finally, on drums, Mickah “Don’t F*** With Me” Wallace... Ladies and gentlemen, put your working class hands together for the hardest working band in the land…The Commitments!”

Parker’s uproarious film of Roddy Doyle’s first novel. If the spirit (and the beer) moves you, shout out and sing along… 

"Director Alan Parker's story of a band of young Dubliners playing American '60s soul is fresh, well-executed and original" — Variety

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VIFC TICKETS AND INFO

Call the FILM INFO LINE: 604.683.FILM (3456) for the latest info and listings. Tickets can be purchased in advance on-line at www.vifc.org or in person 30 minutes before showtime.

Adult tickets: $10 (Double Bill - $13)
Student/Senior $8 (Double Bill - $11)
Matinees $8

As a registered non-profit society, the VIFC screens films that have not always been seen by the BC Film Classification Board. Under BC law, any person wishing to see these unclassified films must belong to the VIFC Society and be 19 years or older. Valid for one year based on the date of purchase, the VIFC basic membership cost is $2.00.

For More Membership Information go to http://www.vifc.org/membership.html.

Vancity Theatre is located at 1181 Seymour St. (at Davie)