Duluth’s Rubber Chicken Theater Cancels Live Read Series With “Fargo”

UPDATE: Rubber Chicken Theater has canceled its popular Live Read Series taking on FARGO after a cease and desist letter from the film.

This article was the announcement of the live-read series originally. The 1996 comedy/thriller written and directed by Minnesotans Joel and Ethan Coen had Frances McDormand using an over-the-top Minnesota Midwest accent in the "true" story about a Minnesota car salesman who has his wife kidnapped by a couple of bungling idiots. In steps a pregnant Brainerd Police Chief to investigate.

The movie was nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Picture, winning for Best Original Screenplay, and Best Actress.

This show has been canceled.