FILM
Terror’s Advocate
Jacques Vergès is probably one of the most controversial attorneys in history. When asked if he would have defended Hitler, he responded, "I would even defend George Bush, if he would plead guilty." Throughout his very public career, Vergès has defended Klaus Barbie (the "Butcher of Lyon"), Ilich Ramírez Sánchez (a.k.a. Carlos the Jackal; 1994), the Kelkal faction, Holocaust denier Roger Garaudy, and President Slobodan Milošević. How has he done this? With what convictions? Director Barbet Schroeder asks these questions and more in L’Avocat de la Terreur (Terror’s Advocate), a documentary about the enigmatic figure. "Schroeder explores and questions the history of ‘blind terrorism’ through his penetrating investigation of this compelling man and leads us towards shocking revelations that expose long-hidden links in history." French & English with English subtitles.
7:30 p.m., The Oak Street Cinema, 309 Oak Street SE, Minneapolis, 612-331-3134, $8.
MUSIC
Roy Hargrove
Just about a couple of decades ago, Wynton Marsalis was traveling through Texas, when he discovered an impressive Jazz trumpet talent at a local high school. Since then, Roy Hargrove has established himself as one of America’s greatest Jazz trumpeters. "Everstretching into more challenging and colorful ways to flex his musical chops, Hargrove has left indelible imprints in a vast array of artful settings." He is also the leader of The RH Factor, a progresive group combining elements of jazz, funk, hip-hop, soul, and gospel music. See him tonight flying solo.
7 & 9:30 p.m., Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant, 1010 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis; 612-332-1010; $40 & $25.
THEATER & PERFORMANCE
Mr. Marmalade by Noah Haidle
If last month’s feature on the death of the american imagination sparked a desire to bring it back to life, you might want to head out for the Red Eye Theater tonight for Noah Haidle’s dark comedy on the power of the imagination. "Four-year-old Lucy wants to have tea with her imaginary friend, Mr. Marmalade. But Mr. Marmalade is too busy at the office… and with his darker pastimes. Enter five-year-old Larry, the youngest suicide attempt in the history of New Jersey, plus the babysitter, a talking cactus, and Mr. Marmalade’s personal assistant, a much put-upon man who can sing like an angel." Now that’s imagination!
7:30 p.m., Red Eye Theater, 15 W. 14th St., Minneapolis; 612-870-7531; $16.
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