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Author Event/Film Screening: Ferris Bueller's Day Off!
Wed, Jun 17 | 5:30 pmRogers Park, Chicago Public Library
Chicago Public Library Presents
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AUTHOR JASON KLAMM has just written a book all about FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF. Let’s celebrate this timeless Chicago classic with Jason in attendance! who will talk about his book right after we show the film.
Ferris Bueller...You're My Hero: The Story Of The World's Most Famous Day Off is the most comprehensive book of one of the most enduring Chicago comedies in film history—and the first deep dive of its kind into a John Hughes film!
Drawing on more than 120 new and exclusive interviews, the book takes readers deep inside John Hughes’ remarkable creative streak—fresh off Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club—as teen angst gave way to slapstick humor, surreal storytelling, and a hero who knew exactly where the camera was. Go behind the scenes as Hughes shot more than a million feet of film before the movie was even halfway complete, navigated mounting studio panic, and transformed controlled chaos into cinematic magic.
We'll be starting the film promptly at 5:30pm followed by a Q&A discussion with Jason. Water, popcorn and coffee will be available!
For more info: Jason Klamm
Jason Klamm is a comedian and an award-winning writer, filmmaker, and actor. He performs improv and sketch with his best friend, Dan Gomiller, as Dan and Jay's Comedy Hour, now in its fourth decade. He has directed three feature films, written eight books, and performed countless classic films on stage with the show “A Drinking Game.” Jason lives in Metro Detroit with his wife, Jen, and their cat, Daisy.
Accessibility
Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or emailaccess@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.
Photos provided by author
Ferris Bueller...You're My Hero: The Story Of The World's Most Famous Day Off is the most comprehensive book of one of the most enduring Chicago comedies in film history—and the first deep dive of its kind into a John Hughes film!
Drawing on more than 120 new and exclusive interviews, the book takes readers deep inside John Hughes’ remarkable creative streak—fresh off Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club—as teen angst gave way to slapstick humor, surreal storytelling, and a hero who knew exactly where the camera was. Go behind the scenes as Hughes shot more than a million feet of film before the movie was even halfway complete, navigated mounting studio panic, and transformed controlled chaos into cinematic magic.
We'll be starting the film promptly at 5:30pm followed by a Q&A discussion with Jason. Water, popcorn and coffee will be available!
For more info: Jason Klamm
Jason Klamm is a comedian and an award-winning writer, filmmaker, and actor. He performs improv and sketch with his best friend, Dan Gomiller, as Dan and Jay's Comedy Hour, now in its fourth decade. He has directed three feature films, written eight books, and performed countless classic films on stage with the show “A Drinking Game.” Jason lives in Metro Detroit with his wife, Jen, and their cat, Daisy.
Accessibility
Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or emailaccess@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.
Photos provided by author
