Did you know that aside from its status as a female role model, the Barbie doll has been part of the rich fantasy life of adult cultists?

Before there was Greta Gerwig's Barbie (2023), there was Barbie Nation (1998), an iconic cult classic written, directed, and produced, by award winning poet, investigative reporter, and filmmaker Susan Stern.

Called "sordid, disturbing, and, ultimately, irresistible" by Entertainment Weekly, this story of our love-hate-relationship with the worlds most indestructible babe —from Barbie Jesus prayer conventions to Barbie fetish kink to Barbie body dysphoria counter protests — was bravely aired 25 years ago by PBS. Now experiencing a revival, Barbie Nation just began streaming this summer.

BYO (Bring Your Own) Lunch at 12:30 PM
Sweets and beverages will be served.

Program Starts at 1:00 PM