Secret Mall Apartment

Opened Wednesday, March 26, 2025

SHOWTIMES AT IFC CENTER

PLEASE NOTE: Our elevator is currently out of service.  All shows of SECRET MALL APARTMENT April 9-17 and April 18-20 at 4:15 & 9:45, April 21 & 23 at 6:50, April 24 at 12:10, 4:15, & 9:45 are on the second floor and only accessible by stairs. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Wednesday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m.: Q&A with director Jeremy Workman and subjects Michael Townsend, Adirana Valdez Young, James Mercer

Friday, March 28 at 6:45 p.m.: Q&A with director Jeremy Workman and subjects Michael Townsend, Adirana Valdez Young, James Mercer

Saturday, March 29 & Sunday March 30 at 1:45 p.m.: Q&As with dir. Jeremy Workman, EP Jesse Eisenberg and film subjects Michael Townsend, Adirana Valdez Young, James Mercer

Saturday, March 29 & Sunday, March 30 at 4:15 p.m.: Extended introductions by Workman, Exex. Prod. Jesse Eisenberg & film subjects

In 2003, eight Rhode Islanders created a secret apartment inside a busy mall and lived there for four years, filming everything along the way. Far more than a wild prank, the secret apartment became a deeply meaningful place for all involved.

Official Selection: SXSW, DOC NYC

“Remarkable… A dazzling doc that’s a kiss-off to gentrification.”  – Daily Beast

 
  • Country USA
  • Running Time 91 minutes
  • Format DCP
  • Director Jeremy Workman
  • Cast Michael Townsend, Colin Bliss, Adriana Valdez-Young, Andrew Oesch, James J.A. Mercer
  • Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil

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