Maddie’s Secret (18) + recorded intro

Queer comedy star John Early delivers fearless, camp brilliance with his hotly anticipated directorial debut.

Sun 23 Aug 18:15

Sun 23 Aug

18:15

Sun 23 Aug

18:15Tickets + Recorded Intro
EXCLUDED from Film Pass

This event will start at the advertised time with no ads or trailers.

Event/ This screening will be preceded by a special recorded introduction from filmmaker John Early.

A beautiful food influencer’s perfect life unravels when her rising fame awakens an adolescent struggle with an eating disorder.

From Search Party to I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, John Early has established himself as one of the funniest and most distinctive queer comic performers working today. His hotly anticipated feature directorial debut, Maddie's Secret, has earned rave reviews for its fearless, camp brilliance.

Equal parts hilarious and heartfelt - Early himself cites Showgirls as an influence – Maddie's Secret is a film that truly has to be seen to be believe.

Director: John Early
Cast: John Early, Kate Berlant, Eric Rahill
Duration: 98 min
Year: 2025
Country: US

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