BADLANDS

TERRENCE MALICK | USA | 1973 | 94 MIN | PG | ENGLISH, SPANISH

Inspired by true events, Terrence Malick’s revered 1973 debut captures the dissolution of innocence in America when a young girl involves herself in the midst of a killing spree with her hot-headed boyfriend.

Cast: Martin Sheen, Sissy Spacek, Warren Oates, Ramon Bieri

Part of the Philadelphia Film Society’s AP Bio series.

No late night study sessions or textbooks needed for these adventurous films that forego the standard, Oscar-baity practices synonymous with the cinematic biopic tradition for more imaginative, unique, and illuminating interpretations of life.