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

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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.