April 22, 2025
At 87 years old, Elaine Stritch is taking her show on the road one last time. This uncompromising Tony and Emmy Award winner, playing cities across the U.S., is captured both on and off stage in this compelling chronicle of a true legend. Along the way, Stritch tells stories about her many Broadway roles (like Mame), shares secrets about her leading men and is brutally honest about aging. With interviews from Tina Fey, Nathan Lane, Hal Prince and others, director Chiemi Karasawa blends rare archival footage and intimate cinema verité to reach beyond Stritch’s brassy exterior to reveal a dimensional portrait of a complex woman and an inspiring artist. Shot over the course of a year, Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me gives viewers a backstage pass to hilarious moments with this brash diva. With incredible access, Karasawa also captures the harsh realities of going on tour at 87. It is a poignant and delightful work.
Cinematographer Joshua Z Weinstein directed the feature film Menashe, which was released by A24 and nominated for a Gotham Award for “Breakthrough Director” as well as an Independent Spirit Award for “Best First Feature.” He has also directed the documentaries Drivers Wanted, Flying On Engine and I Beat Mike Tyson. As a cinematographer he has lensed Sell/Buy/Date, Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me and Bikini Moon. Born in New York City, Joshua has been a Coop member on and off since 2008.
This film will be screened by Zoom on Thursday, May 1, at 7pm. Cinematographer Joshua Z Weinstein will be present for a Q&A after the screening.
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