FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 2, 2023
MEDIA CONTACTS
Charles Coleman, charles@facets.org
Paul Gonter, paul@facets.org
FACETS & Full Spectrum Features announce screening of Jon Moritsugu’s ‘My Degeneration’ on Friday, October 20
Press Release
CHICAGO—FACETS is thrilled to partner with Full Spectrum Features to present a screening of underground filmmaker Jon Moritsugu’s 1989 film My Degeneration preceded by a special video intro from the filmmaker and his 45-second short film Crack (1998), curated by Henry Hanson on Friday, October 20th. The event begins at 7pm with the first screening, followed by a live electronic music by Pillbug Junction at 8:30pm, and a late screening at 10pm. Tickets purchased for either screening includes access to the live show. Tickets are $12 for general admission and $10 for FACETS Members and students with proof of active membership.
Full event description, schedule and ticketing can be found on FACETS’ website here.
MY DEGENERATION
Friday, October 20, 7:00 & 10:00pm
Film Synopsis
Underground filmmaker/art terrorist Jon Moritsugu reimagines a rise-and-fall showbiz narrative as a scuzzy, 16mm skullfuck opus set in the lo-fi punk world, as an all-girl punk band called Fetish makes it big and becomes a commercial pawn of the American beef industry. Meanwhile, one of the band members carries on a clandestine love affair with a rotting pig’s head. Many movies have been made about punk rock. This movie feels like punk rock: dirty, angry, righteous, handmade, exhilarating.
The feature presentation will be preceded by a special video intro from the filmmaker recorded just for this screening, as well as Moritusugu’s 45-second short film “CRACK” (1998).
Accessibility Note: All screenings will have English open captions. Masks are required indoors when not eating or drinking.
Event Schedule
6:00pm – Doors Open
7:00pm – Early Screening (My Degeneration)
8:30pm – Pillbug Junction live set
10:00pm – Late Screening (My Degeneration)
10:30pm – Doors close
PILLBUG JUNCTION – LIVE SET
Pillbug Junction is the solo project of Jill Lloyd Flanagan (Forced into Femininity, Cb Radio Gorgeous). Starting during the pandemic trying to create horror soundtracks, Pillbug Junction has become a celebration of indigestible material whether with performance, theory or digital sequencing. Visit the artist’s Bandcamp here.
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP
This event is presented in partnership with Full Spectrum Features, a Chicago-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to driving equity in the independent film industry by producing, exhibiting, and supporting the work of women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ filmmakers.
CURATOR BIO
Henry Hanson: Henry is a filmmaker and programmer based in Chicago. His self-produced, self-distributed directorial debut “Bros Before” screened at dozens of venues internationally while gaining notoriety as an online cult hit. As a programmer, they partner with a variety of venues — both theatrical and non-traditional — to present fresh, radical, and underseen cinema with an emphasis on the queer/trans underground. They are currently the Curator & Exhibitions Manager for Full Spectrum Features, where their goal is to re-imagine equitable compensation structures for artists. Look out for his next film project!
About FACETS
Established in 1975, FACETS expands perspectives and affirms a shared humanity through inclusive engagement with film. FACETS‘ mission is to create cinematic experiences for youth and adults that foster vital conversations and community action through film exhibitions, media education, and film resources. Learn more at facets.org
FACETS presents the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (CICFF), the largest children’s film festival in the world and an Oscar®-qualifying children’s film festival. Learn more at facets.org/cicff
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