Test

Directed by Chris Mason Johnson

Set in the free-spirited San Francisco of 1985, Test lovingly portrays this exciting and harrowing era as Frankie confronts the challenges of being an understudy in a modern dance company. There he embarks on a budding relationship with Todd, a veteran dancer in the same company and the bad boy to Frankie’s innocent. As Frankie and Todd’s friendship deepens, they navigate a world of risk — it’s the early years of the AIDS epidemic — but also a world of hope, humour, beauty and music. Acclaimed American choreographer Sidra Bell choreographed the captivating dance sequences for the film. Its vibrant soundtrack includes work by 1980s icons Jimmy Somerville (Bronski Beat), Klaus Nomi, Romeo Void, Laurie Anderson, Martha & the Muffins, Cocteau Twins and Sylvester.

This screening will be introduced by Dr Monica Pearl, Lecturer in 20th Century American Literature at the University of Manchester.

Duration:
89 minutes

Languages:
English

Year of production:
2013