Acme will start the evening with a screening of “Smithereens”, the story of wild teen Wren (Susan Berman) who trades New Jersey for New York City, where she hopes to join what’s left of the punk rock culture. She spends time hanging out with Paul (Brad Rinn), another young city transplant, but he’s too safe for Wren’s tastes, which run to narcissistic rockers. She finds one of these in Eric (Richard Hell), who’s about to cut a record in Los Angeles. Before long, Wren is planning to accompany Eric when he heads west, but it’s soon clear she’s put trust in the wrong person.

Stay afterwards for a Q&A and authors talk, along with a lobby reception and book signing. Books will be available for purchase at the event.