True Stories (1986)

Join Nowhere Cinema for a ticketed screening of David Byrne's True Stories!

"I'm so impressed by what David Byrne did here. Such a rare and difficult thing to make a compassionate satire, to laugh at the weirdness of something in a way that isn't snide or dismissive, but purely observational. It's like Ordinary People Memes: The Movie. Despite tackling the topics, it's not a takedown of suburbanites or middle class excess or the encroaching digital age, it's a loving, wide-eyed, and curious gentle ribbing. It's David Byrne going to the zoo and giggling as the monkeys pick bugs out each other's hair. I always have a big laugh at him excitedly saying "I can talk that fast!" like a child. So funny to me that Radiohead took their name from this, given that the film's attitude is absolutely antithetical to all of OK Computer." –Demi Adejuyigbe

This screening will be subtitled.

In 2026, Nowhere Cinema is transitioning to licensed screenings to build toward long-term sustainability and eventually open our own space. Tickets are pay-what-you-can with a $6 minimum. If you're able to contribute more, that directly helps us cover licensing costs and work toward special events. If the ticket price is a barrier for you, email nowherecinema@pm.me and we'll make sure you can attend.