Now a Major Motion Picture The distinguished British man of letters J. R. Ackerley hardlythought of himself as a dog lover when, well into...
more Now a Major Motion Picture The distinguished British man of letters J. R. Ackerley hardlythought of himself as a dog lover when, well into middleage, he came into possession of a German shepherd. Tohis surprise, she turned out to be the love of his life, the“ideal friend” he had been searching for in vain for years. My Dog Tulip is a bittersweet retrospective account of theirsixteen-year companionship, as well as a profound andsubtle meditation on the strangeness that lies at the heartof all relationships. In vivid and sometimes startling detail, Ackerley tells of Tulip’s often erratic behavior and very canine tastes, and of his own fumbling but determinedefforts to ensure for her an existence of perfect happiness.My Dog Tulip has been adapted to screen as a major animated feature film with a cast that includes Christopher Plummer, Lynn Redgrave, and Isabella Rossellini. It will be screening at the following theaters, starting on the dates listed below: Film Forum, New York City, September 1Ritz at the Bourse, Philadelphia, October 1Kendall Square Cinema, Boston, October 15Embarcadero Center Cinema, San Francisco, October 15Shattuck Cinema, Berkeley, October 15Nuart Theatre, Los Angeles, October 22Ken Cinema, San Diego November 5Varsity Theatre, Seattle, November 5E Street Cinema, Washington DC, November 5Chez Artiste, Denver, November 12
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