May 14, 2026
BSFI Presents Mother | Wednesday, May 20th at 7:00 PM
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The Borrego Springs Film Institute presents Mother at BSPAC on Wednesday, May 20 at 7:00 PM as part of the free 2026 Film Series.
Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center
590 Palm Canyon Drive,
Borrego Springs, CA, 92004
Written, directed by, and starring Albert Brooks, Mother is a sharp comedy-drama about John Henderson, a twice-divorced sci-fi novelist who moves back in with his mother, Beatrice, played by Debbie Reynolds, hoping to understand where his life went wrong.
As old tensions resurface, John discovers that his mother once had writing ambitions of her own — ambitions shaped and limited by marriage, family expectations, and the era in which she lived. The result is a funny, uncomfortable, and surprisingly tender look at family, resentment, creativity, and the stories people never get to tell.
Co-written by Brooks and Monica Johnson, the film also features Rob Morrow, Lisa Kudrow, and John C. McGinley. Reynolds’ performance marked her first starring film role in 27 years and earned wide praise.
All BSFI 2026 Film Series presentations are free community screenings, underwritten by the Borrego Valley Endowment Fund.
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