Weird Wednesday: EMMA MAE

Rated R; 100min; Director:Jamaa Fanaka (1976)

Location: Alamo Downtown

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From the great Jamaa Fanaka, director of crowd favorites PENITENTIARY and WELCOME HOME BROTHER CHARLES, comes this underheralded blaxploitation classic. Emma Mae (the great Jerri Hayes), straight off the farm, comes to live with her aunt and uncle in the projects of South Central LA when her mother dies. At first Emma Mae, with her Southern drawl, unfashionable Sunday clothes and country ways, seems totally unequipped to deal with the big bad ghetto, but pretty soon she's at the top of the heap, mainly due to the fact that she can kick more ass than a donkey. It's not typical blaxploitation, so if you're looking for an excuse to dress like a pimp and drink Colt .45, you may be disappointed. But if you love black culture of the '70s, get ready to have a new favorite movie. Fanaka really takes the time to create fleshed-out, memorable characters - and he lets them talk, hilariously and engagingly. So that when the time comes for Emma Mae to kick ass you'll find yourself standing up in your seat cheering her on.(Lars)

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Please note: Jamaa Fanaka will also be in attendance for the evening screening of PENITENTIARY 3. He will also be conducting a Director�s Workshop with Maxie Collier on Thursday, July 3 at the Carver Museum theater. Needless to say this is a rare and special opportunity. To attend or just find out more click here.

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Kid Policy: 18 and up; Children 6 and up will be allowed only with a parent or guardian. No children under the age of 6 will be allowed.

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