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Thursday, May 1
8 pm |
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Maysles Intern Film Showcase
Screening of recent film and video works by interns at Maysles Films and Maysles Institute, including documentary, experimental fiction and animation. |
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Saturday, May 3
noon-6pm |
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Open Cinema / Music Films
Doors open and FREE for everyone.
Music films and concert footage on the big screen all day. |
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Saturday, May 3
6:30pm- midnight
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An Evening with Sister Zakia & The Women of Proverbs 8 Council
Screening of a film about Zakia’s work in Africa and Harlem.
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Monday, May 5
7:30pm |
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Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
Directors: Donald Brittain and John Kramer, Canada, 1976, 100 minutes
A brooding look at the nature of art and death.
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Tuesday, May 6
7:30pm |
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Who is Bozo Texino?
Director: Bill Daniel, USA, 2005, 56 minutes
Made over a period of 16 years, Bill Daniel uncovers the secret world of hobo and railroad worker graffiti. Q&A with director to follow screening.
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Wednesday, May 14
8:30pm |
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Project Grizzly
Director: Peter Lynch, Canada, 1996, 72 minutes
The story of Troy Hurtubise’s quest to build a bear-proof suit to go face-to-face with the deadly grizzly bear.
Catching Up with Mr. Hurtubise: Project Grizzly Goes to War
Canada, 2008, 16 minutes
See Troy Hurtubise’s latest project, the Trojan exoskeleton ballistic suit of armor, courtesy of Youtube.
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Thursday, May 15
7:30pm |
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Project Grizzly
(see above) |
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Friday,
May 15
7pm and
9:15pm |
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Project Grizzly
(see above) |
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Monday,
May 19
7:00pm |
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Docwatchers presents: The Perfect Life
Director: Sam Lee, USA, 2006, 85 minutes
A documentary on the lives of Harlem teenagers who are reunited with their 2nd grade teacher (the film's director).
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Wednesday, May 21
* 6-8:30pm
* time
change
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Untold Stories. Unsung Heroes: New York and Slavery
Film screening and Educational Curriculum Panel Discussion:
The role of the African-American contributions to the development of the nation and that legacy for the NY state school system. Panel Members: Dr. Lynda Day, Professor of Africana Studies, Brooklyn College, CUNY- Dr. Alan Singer, Social Studies Curriculum Editor College, CUNY- Dr. Alan Singer, Social Studies Curriculum Editor Christopher Moore, Author/Historian.
Then I’ll Be Free to Travel Home
Director: Eric V. Tait Jr., USA, 2000, 86 minutes
A chronicle of the discovery of New York’s African burial ground and the history of Northern slavery.
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Friday,
May 30
6pm-midnight |
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In Memory of Larry Davis
Friends, Family and the public will remember the life of Larry Davis, who was murdered in prison on Wednesday, February 20th, 2008.
The Music of Larry Davis
Director: Barry Davis
The Larry Davis Story: A Routine Typical Hit
Director: Troy Reed, 2003, 80 minutes
Open forum for discussion and reception
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Saturday, May 31
6:15pm |
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Larry Davis: Hero, Victim or Villain?
Larry Davis: A Routine Typical Hit
Director: Troy Reed, 2003, 80 minutes
Clip from a documentary work in progress covering Davis' 1986 trial
Disturbing The Universe: Radical Lawyer William Kunstler
Directors: Sarah and Emily Kunstler, 8 minutes, work in progress
Audience discussion:
Larry Davis gained notoriety when he wounded six officers in a police raid on his house in 1986. He evaded a police manhunt for 17 days before being apprehended. Davis’ defense argued self- defense and he was acquitted of attempted murder and aggravated assault. Davis was a folk hero to many In the context of police brutality towards African-Americans, widespread corruption and racial polarization. To others, his story embodied the moral depravity of the crack epidemic and the greed of 1980’s. We will try to fairly assess the ethics of a man faced with difficult choices that were overlooked in the mainstream media’s characterization of him as a ruthless killer.
Moderator: Philip Maysles |
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343 Malcolm X Boulevard / Lenox Avenue (between 127th and 128th Streets)
Suggested Admission: $7. Box office opens 1 hour before show time.
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