The life of misanthropic comic book writer Harvey Pekar is brought to the screen in this thoroughly original combination of dramatic narrative, animation and documentary. Taking its name from Pekar’s series of autobiographical comics, the very funny and often heartwarming film looks at the writer’s life in drab Cleveland, Ohio, and his rise to reluctant infamy via collaborations with friend R. Crumb and many self-deprecating appearances on late-night television. With narration by Pekar himself and a career-defining performance by Paul Giamatti as the hilariously downtrodden writer, the movie also stars Hope Davis.

The event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the Lane University Center Information Desk at 301-687-4411. The International Film Series is sponsored by Center Stage and the FSU Department of Student and Community Involvement.