Iris

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“★★★ 1/2! In the documentary IRIS, its stylish, indefatigable protagonist restores clothing, accessories and the ritual of dressing up to the world of play and sheer pleasure…a one-woman cabinet of wonders, blessed with a sharp eye, natural swagger and an instinctively global — and fiercely democratic — sensibility. – Ann Hornaday, The Washington Post
“Perfectly tuned…IRIS is an absolute kick, whether or not you care a whit about the world this character is moving through. – Stephen Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
“CRITIC’S PICK! There are few better ways right now to spend 80 movie minutes than to see IRIS, a delightful eye-opener about life, love, statement eyeglasses, bracelets the size of tricycle tires and the art of making the grandest of entrances. – Manohla Dargis, The New York Times

The latest film from legendary documentarian Albert Maysles (GREY GARDENS, GIMME SHELTER), IRIS pairs the late 88-year-old filmmaker (who passed away on March 5) with Iris Apfel, the quick-witted, flamboyantly dressed 93-year-old style maven who has had an outsized presence on the New York fashion scene for decades. More than a fashion film, the documentary is a story about creativity and how a soaring free spirit continues to inspire. IRIS portrays a singular woman whose enthusiasm for fashion, art and people are life’s sustenance and reminds us that dressing, and indeed life, is nothing but an experiment. Despite the abundance of glamour in her current life, she continues to embrace the values and work ethic established during a middle-class Queens upbringing during the Great Depression. “I feel lucky to be working. If you’re lucky enough to do something you love, everything else follows.”

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80Rated PG-13
Distributor Magnolia
in English

Showing Today at the Theater Tue, Apr 23

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