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Presented by the Bijou Film Board, and as part of the 50 Years of Bijou program.
FREE for UI students (present student ID at box office) and $8.00 for the general public!

Presented in 35mm!

“There is much to admire about Mean Streets, a film that admirably reflects the adjective in its title and that shows a fine talent in director Martin Scorsese.” - Joe Pollack, St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“If a movie can be faulted for packing in a little too much realism, this is definitely one of them. But, you know, cinema isn't always about being comfortable.” - Glenn Kenny, Decider

A slice of street life in Little Italy among lower echelon Mafiosos, unbalanced punks, and petty criminals. A small-time hood gets in over his head with a vicious loan shark. In an attempt to free himself from the dangers of his debt, he gets help from a friend who is also involved in criminal activities.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in or to participate in this program, please contact the Bijou Film Board in advance (@bijoufilm on Facebook or at (319) 335-3041).