The unhinged joy and bitter angst of modern adolescence are confronted with honesty, clarity, and passion in Thirteen (2003). The story follows Tracy (Evan Rachel Wood) as she grows from a pig-tailed child, still playing with teddy bears and Barbie dolls, into a young woman navigating the hyper-sexualized pressure cooker of junior high. Here, she witnesses the power and hipness of Evie Zamora (Nikki Reed, co-writer of the script), widely known as “the hottest chick in school.” Ultra-popular, gorgeous, and bewitchingly snobby, Evie represents everything Tracy suddenly wants to be.
Writer/Director Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight, Lords of Dogtown) will join Pollock Theater Director Matt Ryan for a discussion. This event will not include a screening. Thirteen may be streamed in advance on Amazon Prime and Youtube .
This virtual event will take place via Zoom.
The event is free but prior registration is required.