| Cinefest Film Theatre: The Rock-afire Explosion |
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From Monday, January 18 2010
To Sunday, January 24 2010
Every day |
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 The Rock-afire Explosion
In the early eighties, kids all over the US flocked to Showbiz Pizza
for the rides, games and animatronic rock band, The Rock-afire
Explosion. Created by 23-year-old prodigy Aaron Fechter, The Rock-afire
Explosion amazed children and adults alike before being mysteriously
pulled from showrooms and replaced by the now popular Chuck-E-Cheese in
the early nineties. Nearly twenty years later, still profoundly
affected by his experience at Showbiz Pizza, small-town disc-jockey
Chris Trash sought out Fechter and purchased a Rock-afore band of his
own. Some clever programming on Chris’ part, and the band was once
again performing for millions, this time on YouTube. The Rock-afire
Explosion reveals how Chris came to revive this fallen 80s gem and
explores his and a number of other fan’s obsessions with the
animatronic band. The film is a look at the importance of nostalgia,
ever-changing media culture, and the eternal quest to stay young.
Monday, January 18 – Sunday, January 24: The Rock-afire Explosion (2008)
Showtimes: Monday – Friday: 1pm, 5pm, 9pm
Saturday – Sunday: 1pm, 5pm
70 minutes, DVD, Not Rated
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Location: 66 Courtland Street SE, Suite 240 Atlanta, GA 30303
Contact: http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwcft/ |
