Join us at the West Newton Cinema for a showing of comedian Jimmy Tingle’s humorous, hopeful film The “Radical” Middle, detailing his 2018 campaign for lieutenant governor of Massachusetts. Described as “meaningful and laugh-out-loud funny” by fellow Boston-area comedian Steven Wright, the film tackles the United States’ fraught political climate with wit and candor. After the screening, Tingle will be present for a talk and Q&A.
About the Film:
In JIMMY TINGLE: The “Radical” Middle — Why Would A Comedian Run For Office? Jimmy chronicles his fascinating transition from a life as a seasoned comedian to a desire to enter into politics, for real this time.
He applies his distinctive Boston brand of humor to solve some of America’s most complex problems.
This original and autobiographical film challenges audiences to move beyond the politics of tweets, sound bites, and the nightly — or hourly — news cycle… and into the realm of long-term thinking and life-affirming possibility, as the United States faces the election of 2024 with a myriad of emotions, passions and theories.
Through the lens of common sense, comedy, commentary and conversation, Jimmy aspires to contribute to the national dialogue in a hopeful, positive — and funny — way as America strives to create, in the words of Abraham Lincoln: “a more perfect union.”
Jimmy’s ingenuity and deep compassion provide a much-needed and thought-provoking antidote to the politics of our day.
Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-radical-middle-with-comedian-jimmy-tingle-tickets-1043011624847?aff=oddtdtcreator
Screening at 7:30pm, with Q&A immediately following.
Your participation supports our efforts to preserve a beloved local theater. We hope to see you there!