LET’S MAKE A MOVIE!

What do porn stars, punk rock self-help gurus, musical legends, comedy, literature, yo-yos, and the movie Argo have in common?

The Rumpus, Wholphin, and ZYZZYVA present, November 12, 6pm at The Makeout Room (3225 22nd Street):

LET’S MAKE A MOVIE!

The crowd sourcing launch for Happy Baby, the first feature film from The Rumpus!

Featuring:

Music by Jill Sobule!

Comedy by Caitlin Gill!

Yo Yo mastery by Doc Pop (you heard right)!

Readings by Bucky Sinister and Lorelei Lee!

A brief talk by Josh Bearman about how his Wired magazine article became the movie Argo!

And a screening of Mr. Gracie, a five minute movie based on Happy Baby!

Hosted by Rumpus editor Stephen Elliott!

Happy Baby is based on the novel of the same name by Stephen Elliott, edited by Dave Eggers and originally published by McSweeney’s.

Advance tickets on-sale November 8. Check back here for more information. Or, sign up for the Happy Baby email list.

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