Join us for an intimate screening of EGG, the provocative film that delves into the complexities, contradictions, and absurdities surrounding modern motherhood. Described as "a searing examination of how class, privilege, money, and freedom of choice intersect" by Refinery29, and as a film where "questions about parenthood might make audiences uncomfortable" by the Washington Post, EGG challenges societal norms and sparks meaningful conversations. EGG premiered at the TriBeCa Film festival. It was made with female heads of every department & awarded the inaugural Women In Media & and The Arts Collaboration Award.
Special Guests:
Engage in a post-screening Q&A session and photo opportunity with the creative minds behind EGG:
Risa Mickenberg: Screenwriter and playwright of EGG, based on her original play.
Alysia Reiner: Producer and actress portraying Tina, a conceptual artist challenging traditional notions of motherhood. Known for her daring and complicated female roles in Orange is the New Black, Equity, Better Things, The Deuce, How to Get Away with Murder.
David Alan Basche: Producer and actor playing Don, the new, aggressively smug husband of Tina’s best friend. Known for his roles in The Mentalist, The Adjustment Bureau, War of the Worlds, Full Frontal, Sex and the City, Law & Order, Full Frontal, The Diplomat.
Evening Highlights:
Film Screening: Experience the "biting comedy" (LA Times) that lays bare the intricacies of parenthood.
Q&A Session: Participate in an insightful discussion with Risa, Alysia, and David, exploring the film's themes and creative process.
Culinary Delights: Savor a curated selection of nutritious cuisine and beverages, designed to complement the evening's reflective atmosphere.
Networking: Mingle with fellow attendees who share an interest in thought-provoking cinema and the evolving narratives of motherhood.
Photo-opps: Take an opportunity to take pictures with the guests – Risa Mickenberg, Alysia Reiner and David Alan Basche.
Raffles: Participate in a raffle game to choose goodies to address your mental and physical health: from books to skincare and more. (We support local businesses and every event offers a different selection from the local NY- and NJ-based businesses.)
About the Film:
EGG brings together two couples and a surrogate to explore the multifaceted dimensions of parenthood. The narrative "lays bare the complications, contradictions, heartbreak, and absurdities implicit in how we think about motherhood" (HelenHighly).
Secure Your Spot:
Due to the exclusive nature of this event, seating is limited. Reserve your place now to ensure you don't miss this unique opportunity to engage with the creators of EGG and delve into the film's compelling exploration of motherhood.
We look forward to sharing this enlightening evening with you, as we EGG-splore the intricate narratives that define and challenge our perceptions of motherhood.
Price: $200.00 (Discount of 45% applied once the spot is reserved via this link.)
About Risa Mickenberg
Risa Mickenberg is a writer and director, grappling with film, TV, advertising, fiction, humor, music, theater and the big questions. She wrote the screenplay for EGG, an anti-family comedy, starring Christina Hendricks, Alysia Reiner, Anna Camp, Gbenga Akinnagbe, and David Alan Basche. “A whip-smart social satire with a piercingly sharp screenplay,” Chicago Sun-Times, “Explores motherhood in a surprisingly emotional way… shedding a special light on women who actively choose not to be mothers,” The Playlist. She has written episodic comedy TV for HBO, written and adapted original screenplays and screenplays for hire. She’s made documentaries and worked on Michael Moore’s film CAPITALISM: A LOVE STORY. She’s received fellowships from The MacDowell Colony and Yaddo. She wrote and packaged the book Taxi Driver Wisdom (Chronicle Books). She’s a member of the WGA, SAG-AFTRA, and an 8-piece cabaret band. She’s been awarded film residencies at the MacDowell Colony and at Yaddo. She is a member of the Writers Guild of America East and the Screen Actors Guild. She has been featured +/or interviewed on NPR, at The Wing, at IFC Center, in The New Yorker, USA Today, the Village Voice, the Rosie O'Donnell Show, Vice, Entertainment Weekly, Bikini, London Weekend Television, ABC Australia, Der Spiegel, the Dr. Demento show, Radio New Zealand, Sirius Alt Nation and many other quality media outlets.
She is a member of the film faculty at Vermont College of Fine Arts and is on the advisory board for the UConn Ballad Institute and Museum of Puppetry. And if this is not enough, she is also the editor of Hermette Magazine and co-songwriter/singer for the band Jesus H Christ and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
