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The late proto-beat poet/filmmaker James Broughton currently exists as little more than a footnote in the annals of queer underground cinema. A poet’s poet, Broughton’s works have remained largely unknown outside of San Francisco’s experimental cognoscenti. The good people behind CinéWilde -the monthly LGBTQ film series at Texas Theatre (231 W Jefferson Blvd)- intend to rectify this obscurity at 9 p.m. Friday with their screening of BIG JOY: The Adventures of James Broughton, It’s an enlightening documentary about a man viewed by some as a quintessential West Coast bohemian and by others as a dead ringer for that aging creative writing professor who was always a little too eager to dispense shoulder massages. Sure to be an entertaining evening whether you find yourself inspired or good-naturedly rolling your eyes at Broughton’s particular brand of Om Ah Hum Beat verse and full frontal nudity. As with all of CinéWilde’s meticulously curated screenings BIG JOY will be accompanied by several bonus events including a pre-show forum at 8:30 PM and an after party featuring readings, music, and an open mic for anyone who wants to contribute to the festivities. Tickets are $10. Visit www.thetexastheatre.com.
Fri., June 27, 8:30 p.m., 2014
