(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The ShowRoom will present a weekend celebration (May 4-5, 2024) dedicated to the legendary Anita Pallenberg. The weekend will feature two exclusive one-night-only screenings, including one film co-starring fellow icon Mick Jagger.
Anita Pallenberg was a German-Italian actress, artist, and model. A style icon and "It Girl" of the 1960s and 1970s, Pallenberg was credited as the muse of the Rolling Stones: she was the romantic partner of the Rolling Stones founder, multi-instrumentalist Brian Jones, and later, from 1967 to 1980, the partner of Stones guitarist Keith Richards, with whom she had three children.
Join them first On Saturday, May 4th at 7:30pm for a screening of "Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg," a captivating new documentary directed by Alexis Bloom and Svetlana Zill and narrated by Scarlett Johansson. Delve into the life and legacy of Anita Pallenberg, the enigmatic actress, model, and muse, whose influence reverberated throughout the realms of fashion, music, and film. Never-before-seen home movies and family photographs explore actress Anita Pallenberg's life with the Rolling Stones -- a bittersweet tale of triumph and heartbreak. Experience the highs and lows, the glamour and the grit, as we journey through the remarkable story of this cultural icon.
Special Feature: Co-director Svetlana Zill will provide an exclusive pre-recorded introduction to the film, offering insights and anecdotes about Anita Pallenberg's extraordinary journey.
Next, on Sunday, May 5th at 3:00pm, experience the electrifying chemistry between Anita Pallenberg and Mick Jagger in "Performance," a groundbreaking film that defies convention and pushes the boundaries of cinema. Directed by Donald Cammell and Nicolas Roeg, this psychedelic masterpiece is a mesmerizing exploration of identity, decadence, and the blurred lines between reality and illusion. Let yourself go in the seductive world of "Performance" and witness a cinematic revolution unfold before your eyes.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to celebrate the life and artistry of Anita Pallenberg at The ShowRoom. Join us for a weekend filled with film, music, and memories as we pay tribute to this one-of-a-kind woman.
Tickets for each screening are $15 and can be purchased at showroomcinemas.com or in person at the box office (707 Cookman Avenue) in Asbury Park, New Jersey.
The ShowRoom, Asbury Park’s home to movies and more, opened in April, 2009, as a single-screen, 50 seat movie theater, with a goal of bringing provocative and relevant independent movies and engaging special events to the city’s budding downtown. In 2012 the theater evolved into a 3-screen, independent cinema and became the leading entertainment destination in Asbury Park’s eclectic, art-infused downtown shopping district.
