Join us for the second of our Summer outdoor screenings featuring the movie, Taxi Driver with Robert De Niro. Inspired by the current exhibit, Light Play, MOCA’s Summer Film Series steps into the world of neon-noir films. Punctuated by an electronic score, neon- soaked visuals and a complicated hero, these films explore urban isolation and moral ambiguity.

General information:

The Courtyard is open to public for seating at 7 pm.

Movie begins at 8pm.

All tickets include admission to the museum until 8 pm.

BYOB - Guests are invited to bring their own seating and snacks

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ABOUT THE FILM: Taxi Driver (1979)

Suffering from insomnia, disturbed loner Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro) takes a job as a New York City cabbie, haunting the streets nightly, growing increasingly detached from reality as he dreams of cleaning up the filthy city. When Travis meets pretty campaign worker Betsy (Cybill Shepherd), he becomes obsessed with the idea of saving the world, first plotting to assassinate a presidential candidate, then directing his attentions toward rescuing an exploited 12-year -old Iris (Jodie Foster).

This film deals with several mature and potentially distressing themes including violence and gore, mental illness, sexual content, drug use and psychological distress. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.

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