GARLIC IS AS GOOD AS TEN MOTHERS

Join us at Monty Hall for a screening of Les Blank's magnificent 1980 documentary film GARLIC IS AS GOOD AS TEN MOTHERS, followed by a delicious dinner heavy on the garlic! $30 admission includes dinner. BYOB. Doors & snacks at 4 PM, movie at 5, dinner at 6. "Mr. Blank, who is known primarily for films about down-home music, started out to document Alice Waters's Garlic Festival at her Berkeley restaurant, Chez Panisse, but the project expanded; how could he leave out Mexicans, Italians, Hunan Chinese, Arlesienne French, Gypsies? What about the Yucutan fish that's cooked with a head of garlic in its mouth? What about the annual Garlic Queen competition? They're in the film, of course, which bounces along through a look at California's garlic fields, music from garlic-loving cultures and a glimpse of the enemy - a mouthwash commercial. Dried, processed, industrialized garlic also comes in for abuse, while extravagant claims are made for the healing powers of garlic in the raw."-Jon Pareles, the New York Times A large selection of Records CD’s and Swag will be available for purchase. All proceeds support WFMU WFMU Radio’s Monty Hall, located at 43 Montgomery Street in downtown Jersey City (mere steps from the Exchange Place PATH station). Monty Hall is ADA-friendly with wheel chair ramps, accessible restrooms, seating on request, and advance arrangements for assistive services. Our volunteers are always on hand to assist and make your experience welcoming.