A Unique 3-Day Film Marathon Featuring Meryl Streep in Some of Her Most Iconic Roles
Coming Soon:
Tacoma June 14-16
@ The Grand Cinema
Los Angeles (Fall 2024)
@ Vidiots Foundation
The MERYLTHON is a production of Cinema for Good. All proceeds from the MERYLTHON are split between Cinema for Good and the local repertory cinema hosting the festival.
PRESS or SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES:
info@cinemaforgood.com
Interested in bringing the Merylthon to a Local Theater in Your City?
Testimonials
“Playful, experiential, over-the-top….for no good reason and a very good reason!”
— Whitney H.
“So Good! A serious must-go!”
— Brianna F.
“A beautiful, hilarious, whacky, wonderful, creative idea!”
— Bryan G.
“Flippin’ genius!”
— Marie-Joie H.
“What an amazing event! So beautiful to be part of it.”
— Fauxnique
“It was inspiring! Can’t wait for the next one!”
— Sonia P.
MERYLTHON 2023 PANELS
“MERYL STREEP: QUEER ICON?”
Recorded live at the Four Star Theater in San Francisco.
About the MERYLTHON
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WHY MERYL?
What started as a pun among friends, grew into a niche cultural event with many goals: Have Fun, Watch Movies, and Raise Money for a Good Cause.
P.S. We don’t care if you think she’s overrated.
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BECOME A SPONSOR
The MERYLTHON will not only bring together film enthusiasts and Meryl Streep fans but it will also support a vital cause at a vital time.
The MERYLTHON will draw a diverse and engaged audience, providing excellent exposure for our local and national sponsors.
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FOUR STAR THEATER
The host for the MERYLTHON 2023.
Support local cinema!
2200 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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The MERYLTHON was conceived by Cinema for Good, a production company that creates fun, experiential, turn-key film festivals for repertory cinemas. CFG’s goal is to bolster economic revitalization of struggling repertory cinemas and the local business districts they anchor.
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WHAT DO YOU CALL A GROUP OF MERYLS?
We put out a call for Meryls, and they responded.
For anyone with an uncommon name, this is for you!
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EVOLUTION OF A PUN
The story of the Merylthon begins in 2006.
It even includes a tweet that never went viral.
Promotional Videos
2023 SPONSORS
& COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS
TYPICAL MERYLTHON RUN-OF-SHOW:
(Customizable)
Below: Film posters painted by Silky Shoemaker; character illustrations by Harry Nordlinger
Friday Night Opener
I. DOUBT BECOMES HER
I. DOUBT BECOMES HER
5:00pm — Opening Reception & Blessing, feat. Red Carpet
w/ Cardboard Meryl Streep, Chalk of Fame, & Meryl Games
6:30pm — Screening of "Doubt" (2008)
8:45pm — Drag Performance by Fauxnique
9:00pm — Screening of "Death Becomes Her" (1992)
Saturday Matinee
II. INTO THE RIVER WILD
II. INTO THE RIVER WILD (Matinee)
11:30am — Screening of "The River Wild" (1994)
2:00pm — Drag Performance by Jubilee
2:15pm — Screening of "Into the Woods" (2014)
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Saturday Night
III. SHE-DEVIL WEARS PRADA
III. SHE-DEVIL WEARS PRADA
5:00pm — Night of 1000 Meryl's: Costume Contest w/ Prizes
5:30pm — Screening of "She-Devil" (1989)
7:45pm — Drag Performance by Mary Vice
8:00pm — Screening of "The Devil Wears Prada" (2006)
10:00pm — Cocktails, cake, & light bites at Violet's
Devil’s Food cake provided by Tartine
Sunday Matinee
IV. MAMMA JULIA!
IV. MAMMA JULIA!
1:00pm — Panel Discussion: "Meryl Streep: Queer Icon?" w/ Joshua Grannell (Peaches Christ), Michael Foulk (Queer Film Theory 101), and Sanjay Hukku, PhD.
2:00pm — Screening of "Mamma Mia!" (2008)
4:15pm — Drag Performance by Katya Smirnoff-Skyy
4:30pm — Screening of "Julie & Julia" (2009)
7:00pm — Closing Reception
