Putney Swope

Screening in collaboration with Drawn & Quarterly for the release of Nathan Gelgud’s graphic novel REEL POLITIK

Putney Swope, the only African-American exec at his firm, is unexpectedly elected its president and turns the industry on its ear through a series of outrageous, taboo-busting TV commercials (strewn throughout the film like comedic landmines.) As Swope becomes the Generalissimo of Madison Avenue, Downey takes no prisoners and skewers the entire political spectrum. Essential viewing.

Restoration by the Academy Film Archive and The Film Foundation, with funding provided by the George Lucas Family Foundation.

The book sale will be handled by Drawn & Quarterly. For more details on the book, visit https://mtl.drawnandquarterly.com/item/jxxbdRJkVbKpZSsOR8-O0Q