"Somebody Up There Likes Me" Film Screening at The Avon, April 23

The Avon Theatre and Sacred Heart University present an FTMA Talk Back Series screening of SOMEBODY UP THERE LIKES ME (1956), April 23rd at 1:00 p.m., with a post-film Q&A with Professor Justin Liberman. FREE To The Public!

Based on boxer Rocky Graziano's autobiography, the film depicts the teen-aged Rocky as a punk, evidently doomed by his slum environment, and his own lousy attitude, to a life of petty crime. Determining that the only way he'll make a living is with his fists, Rocky becomes a boxer, at first willing to participate in a series of fixed fights. Eventually, Rocky develops a conscience and sense of self-respect, no small thanks to his sweetheart (and later wife) Norma (Pier Angeli). The film ends on an optimistic note after Rocky wins a "clean" bout with Tony Zale (playing himself).
Hal Erickson, Rovi
Not Rated | In English | 113 minutes

Coming Soon to the FTMA Talk Back Series:

CLOCKERS, May 7th
STATE OF GRACE, May 21st
THE GAMBLER, June 4th
CALIFORNIA SPLIT, June 18th

JUSTIN LIBERMAN was a directing fellow at Columbia University's School of the Arts. His award winning films have played in many international film festivals, museums, and galleries. He has worked under Michael Mann (HEAT, THE INSIDER), David Mamet (HOUSE OF GAMES, SPARTAN), and Allen Coulter (The Sopranos, Boardwalk Empire) and as a commercial director he has worked with American Express, ESPN, and General Mills.

The Film and Television Masters program (FTMA) at Sacred Heart University is a one–year conservatory dedicated to the art of storytelling. Students engage in dynamic classroom workshops and lectures focusing on directing, screenwriting, producing, and new media arts. Based in Stamford, FTMA draws from talent and resources in the area and neighboring New York City. Each student produces a cinematic portfolio and rounds out their experience with industry internships. For more information please visit www.FTMA.sacredheart.edu.

ABOUT THE AVON: The Avon Theatre is a member-supported, non-profit cultural hub, dedicated to presenting film in its highest form, and thriving because of the support of our patrons and community. In addition to an exciting slate of new releases, The Avon brings you one-of-a-kind special events and monthly programs. We are proud to provide a forum for in-person, community dialogue with directors, actors and other luminaries in a vibrant "Main Street America" setting.

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