Movie Night – “The Birdcage”

Join us at 7 PM in the Clubhouse Lounge to watch The Birdcage (1996):

Director: Mike Nichols

Screenplay: Elaine May (based on the 1978 French film La Cage aux Folles)

Starring: Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, Dianne Wiest, Calista Flockhart, Dan Futterman, Hank Azaria

Plot Synopsis: Armand Goldman (Robin Williams), owner of a flamboyant Miami drag club, and his dramatic partner, Albert (Nathan Lane), face chaos when Armand’s son, Val (Dan Futterman), announces his engagement to Barbara (Calista Flockhart), the daughter of ultra-conservative Senator Keeley (Gene Hackman). To impress the Keeleys, Val begs Armand to hide their unconventional lifestyle—forcing Albert to pose as Val’s “uncle” and the household to appear straight. Hilarious mishaps ensue as the family scrambles to maintain the charade, culminating in a wildly chaotic dinner where identities unravel and prejudices are challenged, all with heart and humor.

Motion Picture Rating (MPA): Rated R for language