The Laughing Man is a tragicomic portrait of part-time actor and occasional twin of Jesus Christ, Thomas Alan Williamson. Though known for his infectious laugh, Thomas has lived a life haunted by tragedy, mental illness, and estrangement. He’d like to visit his dying father back home in Texas, but Thomas faces homelessness in Louisiana and every day is a struggle to survive. A mosaic of verité encounters, interviews, photographs, first-person confessionals, phone calls, and hand-written journals, the film creates an intimate connection with a remarkable individual who is but one of the millions seeking shelter under our freeways and refuge in our hospitals.
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion about mental health and houselessness, moderated by Christiaan Mader (The Current).
Time:
October 26, 2022 - 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Venue:
Acadiana Center for the Arts
To purchase tickets and more information about the screening, visit https://acadianacenterforthearts.org/event/the-laughing-man/.