An enduring cult favorite, Susan Seidelman’s breakout film follows the exploits of a restless young woman in her pursuit of punk rock stardom. In 1982, it became the first U.S. indie film to be nominated for the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

"Smithereens"
7 p.m. Friday, January 24​
Page Hall - University at Albany Downtown Campus
135 Western Avenue, Albany NY 12203​
Free and open to the public
Watch the trailer at https://www.nyswritersinstitute.org/spring2025/film-screening-smithereens

(United States, 1982, 93 minutes, color, Rated R)
Directed by Susan Seidelman
Starring Susan Berman, Brad Rijn, Richard Hell
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​Join us for a conversation with director Susan Seidelman at the Albany Film Festival on Saturday, March 29, at UAlbany following a screening of her 1985 hit film, "Desperately Seeking Susan," starring Rosanna Arquette and Madonna— exactly 40 years to the date of its release.