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O Cinema presents The Faithful

February 22 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A lollipop officially licensed by the Vatican sparks a 20-year exploration of fandom, memorabilia and legacy within the orbits of three of the biggest cultural icons of our time: Pope John Paul II, Elvis Presley, and Diana, Princess of Wales.

Elvis, Princess Diana, and Pope John Paul II are undoubtedly still alive today, thanks to their devoted followers who love, admire, and consume them. Literally. THE FAITHFUL, a new film by writer/director Annie Berman, powerfully explores fandom, memorabilia and the magnetic appeal of three of the most influential cultural icons of our time. This documentary, twenty years in the making, leads viewers on an emotional journey, leaving them looking inwards, reflecting on their own lives and the connections they cherish.

A Pope John Paul II lollipop. An Elvis Presley shower curtain. A Princess Diana teacup. These are just some of the countless pieces of memorabilia that these pop culture icons’ most devoted fans collect and cherish… but why? Berman profiles these figures’ biggest fans and makes numerous pilgrimages to Vatican City, Graceland, and Kensington Palace. As the years go by, the film itself becomes increasingly entwined with Berman’s daily life and identity, much like how these officially-licensed knick-knacks define the fans she filmed.

Details

Date:
February 22 2023
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.o-cinema.org/event/thefaithful/

Venue

O Cinema South Beach
1130 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139 United States
Phone
786.471.3269
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