Local Legends: Milverine

Film Synopsis

There’s a mysterious man in Milwaukee nicknamed “The Milverine” because of his resemblance to X-man character Wolverine. He has a theme song, there is a beer emblazoned with him on the label and even a bobblehead in his likeness. What does the life of a local legend look like from the inside?

Showings

Sat, Oct 21 Saturday, Oct 21

Keep it Weird

Blackrocks Brewery

Sun, Oct 22 Sunday, Oct 22

Keep it Weird

Masonic Building – Blue Room

  • Filmmakers in attendance
  • Subjects in attendance
  • Contains adult language

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