A Unique 3-Day Film Festival Featuring Meryl Streep in Some of Her Most Iconic Roles
Featuring the Merylseum, Costume Contest, Chalk of Fame, Game Center, Speaker Panels, and more!
The MERYLTHON is a production of Cinema for Good.
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Testimonials
“Playful, experiential, over-the-top….for no good reason and a very good reason!”
— Whitney H.
“So Good! A serious must-go!”
— Brianna F.
“A beautiful, hilarious, whacky, wonderful, creative idea!”
— Bryan G.
“Flippin’ genius!”
— Marie-Joie H.
“What an amazing event! So beautiful to be part of it.”
— Fauxnique
“It was inspiring! Can’t wait for the next one!”
— Sonia P.
MERYLTHON 2023 RECAP VIDEO
Recorded live at the Four Star Theater in San Francisco.
Featuring Katya Smirnoff-Skyy
MERYLTHON 2023 SPEAKER PANEL
“MERYL STREEP: QUEER ICON?”
Recorded live at the Four Star Theater in San Francisco.
Featuring a distinguished panel of guests, including Joshua Grannell (Peaches Christ), Inkoo Kang (The New Yorker), Micheal Foulk (Queer Theory 101), and facilitator Sanjay Hukku — discussing the queer value of Meryl Streep’s film and cultural contributions.
About the Merylthon
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Why Meryl?
What started as a pun among friends grew into a niche cultural event with many goals: Have Fun, Watch Movies, and Raise Money for a Good Cause.
p.s. We don’t care if you think she’s overrated.
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Become a Sponsor
The MERYLTHON brings together a diverse audience of film enthusiasts and Meryl Streep fans, while supporting independent and repertory cinemas who lack the time or resources to plan multi-day festivals.
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Evolution of a Pun
It all begins with an idea... The story of the Merylthon has its origins in 2006.
It even includes a tweet that never went viral.
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Cinema for Good
The MERYLTHON was conceived by Cinema for Good, a production company that creates fun, experiential, turn-key film festivals for repertory cinemas. CFG’s goal is to bolster economic revitalization of struggling repertory cinemas and the local business districts they anchor.
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What do you call a group of Meryls?
We put out a call for Meryls, and they responded.
For anyone with an uncommon name, this is for you!
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Why Independent & Repertory Cinemas?
These cinemas provide a vital space for community engagement and artistic expression, fostering a deeper appreciation for the art of cinema. By backing these establishments, you ensure that independent voices and stories continue to be shared and celebrated.