Saving Ferris Butler World Premiere Documentary!!!! 40th Anniversary of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Quad Cinema as we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Ferris Bueller’s Day Offwith the world premiere of the documentarySaving Ferris Butler! 🎉

🌍Location: 34 West 13th Street, Manhattan, NYC

🎟️Tickets: Get your tickets here!

About the FilmSaving Ferris Butler is a deep dive into the life of famed Saturday Night Live writer Ferris Butler, who claims to be the inspiration behind the iconic character, Ferris Bueller. The documentary explores:

• Ferris Butler's tenure on SNL during the 1980-81 season
• His innovative NYC cable-access show Waste Meat News (1974–1979)
• His collaborations with legendary songwriter Beverly Ross, co-author of the hit “Lollipop”
• Connections to prominent figures such as Del Close and John Hughes
• The vibrant underground comedy and media scene of late-70s and early-80s New York

Featured Interviews & Music

The documentary includes interviews and appearances from:

• Hugh Fink
• Jeff Richards
• Patrick Weathers
• Neil Levy
• Denny Dillon
• Tom Bones Malone

With music contributions from Patrick Weathers and Neil Levy!

Live Q&A After the Screening

A special live post-film discussion will feature:

• D.B. Frick
• Julius Olivas
• Patrick Weathers
• Andy Hoglund of Entertainment Weekly for an SNL recap

This interactive session is planned to last approximately 45 minutes.

Special Event Features

• Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
• Embrace the 1980s costume-night atmosphere! 🎶
• Enjoy Ferris Bueller soundtrack music before the screening 🎵
• Participate in raffle prizes and giveaways 🎁
• Discover sponsor activations and merchandise 🛍️
• Snap a photo at our step-and-repeat backdrop 📸

Sponsors

A special thank you to our sponsors:

• Members Only
• Ray-Ban
• East Village Vintage Collective

Don’t miss out on this incredible celebration of comedy, culture, and nostalgia! 🎊