HYPOCRITES
Special Features: Silent with live musical accompaniment by Andrew Simpson. Intro by author Elizabeth Weitzman; copies of her book "Renegade Women in Film and TV" avl for sale & signing
Preserved by the Library of Congress
Following the parallel stories of an early Christian ascetic and a modern minister, with most actors in dual roles, HYPOCRITES is an amazingly complex film in both narrative and technique. Gabriel (Courtenay Foote) is a medieval monk who devotes himself to completing a statue of "Truth," only to be murdered by a mob when his work turns out to be an image of a naked woman. The contemporary Gabriel is the pastor of a large urban congregation for whom religion is a matter of appearances, not beliefs. The hypocrisy of the congregation is exposed by a series of vignettes in which the Naked Truth, literally portrayed by a nude woman, reveals their appetites for money, sex and power. As one of the most important and prolific American directors of the silent era, Lois Weber was able to get the film released after months of delay to widespread acclaim, propelling her stature among the ranks of her contemporaries. (Note adapted from Kino Lorber.) DIR/SCR/PROD Lois Weber; PROD Phillips Smalley. U.S., 1915, b&w, 54 min. NOT RATED
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About "Renegade Women in Film and TV"
"Renegade Women in Film and TV" blends stunning illustrations, fascinating biographical profiles and exclusive interviews with icons like Barbra Streisand, Rita Moreno and Sigourney Weaver to celebrate the accomplishments of 50 extraordinary women throughout the history of entertainment. Each profile highlights the groundbreaking accomplishments and essential work of pioneers from the big and small screens, offering little-known facts about household names (Lucille Ball, Oprah Winfrey, Nora Ephron) and crucial introductions to overlooked pioneers (Alla Nazimova, Anna May Wong, Frances Marion). From 19th-century iconoclast Alice Guy Blaché to 21st-century trailblazer Ava DuVernay, "Renegade Women" honors the women who succeeded against all odds, changing their industry in front of the camera and behind the scenes. For more information, visit renegadewomen.net.
About Elizabeth Weitzman
ELIZABETH WEITZMAN is a journalist, film critic and the author of more than two dozen books for children and young adults. She currently covers movies for the Wrap, and was a critic for the New York Daily News for 15 years. She has interviewed hundreds of celebrities, and written about entertainment for the New York Times, the Village Voice, Marie Claire, Harper's Bazaar, Interview and many others. In 2015, she was named one of the top critics in New York by the Hollywood Reporter. She holds a Master's degree in Cinema Studies from NYU, and is a longstanding member of the New York Film Critics Circle and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.
AUSTEN CLAIRE CLEMENTS is a freelance illustrator and graduate of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a Teen Vogue intern, her illustrations caught the eye of the Editor-in-Chief, Elaine Welteroth, who commissioned her to design a cosmetics case in an exclusive partnership with the magazine and Maybelline. Her work has been featured in Glamour, Teen Vogue, InStyle, PopSugar and more.
Run Time: 54 Minutes
Opening Date: Saturday, April 06, 2019
Genre: Drama
