An exploration of love, identity, and class in Thatcher-era London, My Beautiful Laundrette is a defining and enduring work of Queer and British cinema. Omar (Gordon Warnecke), a young British Pakistani man, attempts to transform a run-down laundrette into a thriving business with the unexpected help of his childhood friend and a former street punk, Johnny (Daniel Day-Lewis). As their partnership deepens into a tender and risky romance, this critically acclaimed, brutally funny film serves as a testament to the power of human connection. An international breakthrough for both Day-Lewis (who was named Best Supporting Actor by the National Board of Review) and director Stephen Frears, My Beautiful Laundrette earned an Academy Award nomination for Hanif Kureishi’s original screenplay. Presented on 35mm.
This screening is presented in partnership with our friends at Pleasantville Pride.
Join us for a post-screening Happy Hour at Take 3 Wine Bar & Café—just show your ticket at the bar to get 50% off any wine on our menu. Meet your neighbors, make new friends, and raise a glass to queer cinema!
