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Screenings

Lars and the Real Girl

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Ryan Gosling stars as Lars Lindstrom, a lovable introvert whose emotional baggage has kept him from fully embracing life. After years of near-solitude, Lars begins to step out of his shell with the help of Bianca, the life-like sex-toy that Lars ordered off the internet and with whom he has a deeply emotional connection. (2007, color, 106 min. Dir. Craig Gillespie)

In conjunction with the exhibition Hammer Project: Desirée Holman.

Public programs are made possible by Hammer Members and the generosity of Bronya and Andrew Galef, Good Works Foundation and Laura Donnelley, and an anonymous donor.