Untucked Presents Tootsie

TWO WEEKS: The long awaited return of @untucked_films! @aliceroselaughs presents clumsy-yet-sincere exploration of gender. Struggling to find work due to his bad reputation, actor Michael Dorsey (Dustin Hoffman) decides to reinvent himself as Dorothy Michaels. Landing a part in a trashy daytime soap opera and losing himself in the role of Dorothy off-camera, things grow increasingly complicated when he falls for his co-star Julie (Jessica Lange). It’s TOOTSIE!

Feat. A pre-show stand up set by @aliceroselaughs!
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UNTUCKED is a new film series that explores the narratives of gender and transition through film. Each installation of Untucked will explore a different film, curated for its unique exploration of gender, for better or worse. From popular classics to deep cult favourites, from LGBTQ+ heroes to comedic faux-pas, Untucked traces the history of gender exploration through the 20th Century’s most prolific and impactful medium.

Each screening will begin with a comedic introduction by the series curator (transgender comedian Alice Rose) in an ongoing conversation about the films that impact and articulate the trans experience. After the film, feel free to join us for a cocktail and informal dialogue with the host.

Of all the things that the name Dustin Hoffman elicits, "trans icon" is rarely one of them. Until now. Join trans comedian Alice Rose for a celebration of the 1982 rom-com about a man who will do anything for the role - even disguise himself as a woman. While the premise certainly doesn't hold up, this accidentally feminist classic is a clumsy-yet-sincere exploration of gender.

Struggling to find work due to his bad reputation, actor Michael Dorsey (Dustin Hoffman) decides to reinvent himself as Dorothy Michaels. Landing a part in a trashy daytime soap opera and losing himself in the role of Dorothy off-camera, things grow increasingly complicated when he falls for his co-star Julie (Jessica Lange).

(Courtesy of Sony Pictures)

General Admission $15.00 + HST/eventbrite fees

Door tickets are available for purchase on the day of screening. Refunds can be requested up to 24 hours before the screening. All refunds must be requested and processed through eventbrite.

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