PYJAMA GIRLS
dir. Maya Derrington, 2010
Ireland, 68 min.
In English with Subtitles

ONE NIGHT ONLY MARCH 17TH 7:30PM -- IN PERSON Q&A WITH EDITOR PAUL ROWLEY

As St. Patrick's Day looms once again, we at Spectacle are shining a spotlight on dirtbag lass culture with Maya Derrington's feature documentary, PYJAMA GIRLS. Shot in the dingy threads of Dublin's inner city flats, PYJAMA GIRLS centers around the shenanigans of two teenagers, Lauren and Tara, wandering through their precarious upbringings and finding confidence from buying "just massive, comfy gorgeous" PJs. Rejecting societal norms, Lauren and Tara proudly strut outside in pajamas, their trademark attire, as they encounter the various pains of adolescence. Presented in a verité style by Derrington and team, this comfy but honest, real-world tale stitches together a story of friendship, family environments, and urban community under impoverished conditions.

Last screened in NYC 15 years ago at Brooklyn Film Festival, Spectacle is thrilled to bring this Irish slice-of-life gem of unique teenage rebellion back to the big screen.

We'll be speaking directly with editor Paul Rowley after the feature.

Special Thanks to Still Films