THIS WEEK FROM ROOFTOP FILMS: DOOMED LOVE AND THE DEVILLES, HORI SMOKU SAILOR JERRY

This week Rooftop Films has two great shows, one a program of short films about doomed love, the other a free screening about the life of tattooing legend Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins. As usual, there will be live music before the films and after parties after both shows. Details below.

DOOMED LOVE AND THE DEVILLES

Spectacularly failing romances, including an alcoholic comedy, some stunning facts about the sexuality of one of the founding fathers, and a luscious documentary about a stripper / punk rocker husband and wife duo.

When:

Friday, August 6^th

8:00 Doors Open

8:30 Live Music by Solanin

9:00 Films Begin

11:30 After-party at Matchless (557 Manhattan Ave) courtesy of Radeberger Pilsner and Sailor Jerry Rum

Where:

On the lawn of Automotive High School

50 Bedford Ave. at North 13^th St. (Williamsburg, Brooklyn)

L to Bedford Ave. or G to Nassau Ave.

Tickets are $10 online or at the door:

http://www.rooftopfilms.com/2010/schedule/36-doomed-love-and-the-devilles

HORI SMOKU SAILOR JERRY

Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry is a feature length documentary exploring the roots of American tattooing through the life of its most iconoclastic figure, Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins. Considered by many the foremost tattoo artist of all time, Collins is the father of modern day tattooing, whose uncompromising lifestyle and larger than life persona made him an American legend.

This show is free! Just email sjrsvp@rooftopfilms.com to reserve a spot on the guest list.

When:

Saturday, August 7^th

8:00 Doors Open

8:30 Live Music

9:00 Film Begins

10:30 After Party in the courtyard, courtesy of Sailor Jerry Rum

Where:

On the roof of the Old American Can Factory

232 3^rd St. at 3^rd Ave (Gowanus/Park Slope, Brooklyn)

Take the R to Union or the F or G to Caroll St.

This show is 21 and over. More information at:

http://www.rooftopfilms.com/2010/schedule/46-hori-smoku-sailor-jerry