The darkly funny animator Don Hertzfeldt will be at 19th Street Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 13 for a special screening of his bizarre and hilarious short films and Q&A session with the audience.
Hertzfeldt is known for his very traditional-yet-simply drawn pencil-on-paper animations that, while seeming innocent and cute at first, take you on a short trip down the path of the weird and disturbing. One such short film is "Billy's Balloon," a story about a little boy whose happy red balloon turns on him. It's hilarious for teens and adults, but probably a bit terrifying for children to imagine their balloon whacking them over the head or carrying them high above the city.
You can check out "Billy's Balloon" on YouTube.
Hertzfeldt and his films are currently touring cities across America, like NY, Chicago, LA, and.....Allentown, Pennsylvania? Actually, Allentown is his only stop in PA, so be sure to check out this special event.
Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Members pay $7.
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