Rock & Rule: Screening and Director Talk

Join us for a rare opportunity to see cult animated classic Rock & Rule (1983) with a behind-the-scenes director's talk by Clive Smith. The talk will be followed by a Q&A and poster signing.

Rock & Rule (1983) is a groundbreaking Canadian animated sci-fi rock musical directed by Clive Smith and produced by Nelvana. Set in a post-apocalyptic future where mutated animals have inherited the Earth, the film follows Angel and her band as they clash with the sinister rock star Mok, who seeks to summon a demon through music. Blending hand-drawn animation with a killer soundtrack featuring artists like Debbie Harry, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, and Cheap Trick, Rock & Rule combines punk aesthetics, dark fantasy, and rock ‘n’ roll rebellion. Initially overlooked, it has since become a beloved cult classic for animation and music fans alike.

• 6:00-6:30 Doors Open & Introductions
• 6:30-7:45 Film Screening
• 7:45-8:45 Presentation by Clive Smith
• 8:45-9:15 Q&A and Book Signing

Co-presented by OCAD University, the Faculty of Art and Experimental Animation.

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