This Is Spinal Tap

Sat

Sat 4 Apr 7:00 PM

Arc Cinema

Allocated Seating

82 Mins

April

Sat 4 Apr

7:00 PM

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1984 | DCP | USA | D: Rob Reiner
Closed Captions available

This Is Spinal Tap is Rob Reiner’s feature directorial debut in which he also appears as the film’s documentary filmmaker, Marty. Shot in Los Angeles over five weeks using handheld 16mm cameras, audiences follow a fictional heavy metal band as they navigate ego, mishap and diminishing relevance.

Deadpan interviews and escalating absurdity blur the line between satire and reality, exposing the fragility beneath rock bravado. Its affectionate mockery of fame and excess has made it endlessly quotable and quietly influential.

‘So accurate it hurts — the joke is how close it comes to the truth.’ - Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

The NFSA offers closed captioning and audio description services through Dolby Accessibility Solution receivers. A total of 15 receivers are available for selected screenings. 
 
To book your receiver 

Email tickets@nfsa.gov.au with your name, contact details, and the screening you would like the receiver for. 
Unreserved receivers will be available from reception before the screening. Receivers are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

To collect your receiver 

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your screening start time and collect from NFSA Reception (McCoy Circuit entrance). 
An NFSA staff member will set up your receiver and provide a brief demonstration on how to use it 
Headphones are provided, however, you’re welcome to bring your own if they have a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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April

Sat 4 Apr

7:00 PM

Price

$18 Full / $15 Concession (+ $1.50 booking fee)

Arc Cinema

1 McCoy Circuit Acton, Australian Capital Territory, 2601

Information

Transport

Accessibility

We are situated in the heart of Canberra on McCoy Circuit, Acton, between the shores of Lake Burley Griffin and the grounds of the Australian National University. Just a 10-minute walk from the city and state bus interchanges.

BY BUS - WEEKDAYS

Note: the NFSA is open daily 10.00am – 4.00pm (except Christmas Day and New Year's Day), and outside those times for special film screenings and events – see our upcoming events calendar.
ON THE NUMBER 6
Route R6 runs between Woden Interchange and City West approximately every 10 to 20 minutes from 5.30am to 11.00pm weekdays. To use this service to visit the NFSA, alight at London Cct after Edinburgh Ave and proceed 600 metres along Gordon Street to the entrance on McCoy circuit.
ON THE NUMBER 53
Route 53 runs between National Museum Lennox Crossing and Dickson Shops Cowper Street on average every 30 minutes from 7.00am to 10.10pm weekdays. Bus alights at Liversidge St behind the NFSA.
Transport Canberra's Routes and Timetables site can help you find the most practical way to our venue (and others).
ON THE CULTURE LOOP FREE SHUTTLE BUS
The free Culture Loop shuttle bus stops at NewActon (on Edinburgh Avenue), within walking distance of the NFSA.

BY BUS - WEEKENDS

Note: the NFSA is open daily 10.00am – 4.00pm (except Christmas Day and New Year's Day), and outside those times for special film screenings and events – see our upcoming events calendar.
ON THE NUMBER 6
Route R6 runs between Woden Interchange and City West approximately every 10 to 20 minutes from 7.00am to 9.00pm weekends and public holidays. To use this service to visit the NFSA, alight at London Cct after Edinburgh Ave and proceed 600 metres along Gordon Street to the entrance on McCoy circuit.
Transport Canberra's Routes and Timetables site can help you find the most practical way to our venue (and others).
ON THE CULTURE LOOP FREE SHUTTLE BUS
The free Culture Loop shuttle bus stops at NewActon (on Edinburgh Avenue), within walking distance of the NFSA.

PARKING

There is dedicated visitor parking on the premises between McCoy Circuit and Ellery Cresent (paid parking, up to three hours). There is also limited free parking surrounding the building on Liversidge Street.
We recommend using public transport in peak times.

Accessible parking is available off McCoy Circuit.
Wheelchair/accessible access via Liversidge Street.