MYSPACE

MYSPACE

American Stories
105 min
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US PREMIERE MySpace launched the world into a new digital age: online, but no longer anonymous. With the power to connect friends and the entire world, the platform bred internet stars, shot up fledgling showbiz careers, and supercharged Barack Obama’s campaign to the White House. Spanning everything from Tom to templates, and the infamous Top 8 feature, this comprehensive dive into MySpace scratches a nostalgic itch while exploring just how far social media has come. – Brandon Harrison

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Tommy Avallone, producer Van Toffler, and executive producers Tom Yellen and Joanna Zwickel.

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

Director: Tommy Avallone
Producer: Van Toffler, Trent Johnson
Executive Producer: Joanna Zwickel, Floris Bauer, Barry Barclay, Ronald Frankel, Susan Frankel, Tom Yellen, Gabby Tenenbaum
Cinematographer: Charles Parish
Editor: Morgan Hanner
Composer: Sam Hollander, Sean Gould
Archival Producer(s): Samantha Casey
Language: English
Year: 2026
Music
Politics
Programmer: Brandon Harrison
Science and Technology
Social Issues
US Premiere

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In-Person Date

Thursday, November 12, 2026 9:30 PM

Venue

Village East by Angelika

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In-Person Date

Friday, November 13, 2026 1:45 PM

Venue

IFC Center

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Online Dates

Friday, November 13 - Sunday, November 29, 2026

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Online Screening

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