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LGBTQ Movie Night: “Will & Harper”
- Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
- Time: 6:30pm–9:00pm
- Location: FCCN Vestry, 2 East Central St., Natick, MA 01760
- Contact: Sharon Kirby
Will & Harper
Netflix Documentary, R (for language), 110 minutes, starring Will Ferrell and Harper Steele, directed by Josh Greenbaum
In this intimate portrayal of friendship, transition, and America, Will Ferrell and his close friend of thirty years decide to go on a cross-country road trip to explore a new chapter in their relationship.
Discussion afterwards, led by Julie Nowak (she/any), the LGBTQIA+ Initiative Coordinator at Springwell, Inc.
Free. You may bring your own snacks.
Review posted on IMDB:
Saw it with my father who is around Wills age, and who appears to be the target demo for this type of film. He came away with a whole new perspective on trans people and ally-ship. But it isn’t so preachy that it will turn off this audience and has equal laughs mixed in with the heartfelt moments of Will and Harper’s friendship.
Their chemistry together is electric, even at the moments where Will struggles with some of the serious situations and as he tried to treat parts as a comedy act. But this ultimately appears to lead to growth for Will in what it means to be an ally.
No doubt some will take issue with Wills levity but it really adds a whole dimension to what happens when a friend comes out. There is an awkward adjustment phase, but in the end the cameras and the situation melt away.