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Fat Kid Rules the World
Presented by YA Book Council
Thursday, August 16 7:30pm - 9:33pm
in Pasadena, CA at Laemmle's Playhouse 7 $10.00 General
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The Event Program
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- Movie presentation of Fat Kid Rules the World
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Winner of the SXSW Audience Award, Fat Kid Rules The World is the story of Troy Billings, seventeen, overweight, and suicidal. Just as he’s about to jump in front of a bus, he’s saved by Marcus, a charming high school dropout/street musician. The two begin an uneasy friendship when Marcus enlists the musically challenged Troy to become the drummer in a new punk rock band. As Troy’s relationship with Marcus grows, Troy’s father becomes increasingly concerned about his son’s new friendship. Official Movie Site Facebook
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- Special Discussion to Follow the Film!
Event Info
Join YA Book Council for a special screening of Fat Kid Rules the World, based on KL Going's 2004 Printz Honor novel of the same name. Hang out with us after the show to discuss the book and the movie!