The Birdcage
Sun, Jul 21
|320 Ridge Rd N
The Birdcage is a 1996 American comedy film produced and directed by Mike Nichols. It stars Robin Williams and Nathan Lane as a gay couple whose son (Dan Futterman) is set to marry the daughter (Calista Flockhart) of a conservative senator (Gene Hackman) and his wife (Dianne Wiest).
Time & Location
Jul 21, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
320 Ridge Rd N, 320 Ridge Rd N, Ridgeway, ON L0S 1N0, Canada
About the event
"The Birdcage," directed by Mike Nichols and released in 1996, is a comedy film that tells the story of Armand Goldman, a gay nightclub owner, and his partner Albert, who is also the club's star drag performer. Their lives are turned upside down when Armand's son, Val, announces his engagement to Barbara, the daughter of a conservative senator. To impress Barbara's family and gain their approval, Armand and Albert must pretend to be a traditional heterosexual family, leading to a series of hilarious and heartwarming events. The film stars Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, and Dianne Wiest, and explores themes of love, family, and acceptance with humor and wit.