The Arts on Film

A monthly film forum celebrating diversity in the arts

Food @ 5pm, Film@ 6pm, Tickets $10 at the door

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Basquiat (1996)

Monday, May 12, 2008

Jean-Michael Basquiat (Jeffery Wright) went from sleeping in a cardboard box in New York to hanging out with Andy Warhol (David Bowe) to becoming a highly esteemed artist before his death from a heroin overdose in 1988 at age 27. Directed by Julian Schnable.

Small Wonders (1995)

Monday, June 16, 2008

The inspirational true story of Robert Guaspari-Tzavar’s efforts to teach three young children to play the violin. They went to join the prestigious East Harlem Program, and perform at the world famous Carnegie Hall. Directed by Alan Miller.

Watch the Pallino (2006)

Monday, July 21, 2008

The town of Toluca, Illinois is well known for it passion for the art of playing the Italian game of Bocce. The film follows key players and organizers over the course of the daylong tournament, showcasing the historians, entertainers and avid Bocce players who make the town what it is today. Directed by Stephanie Foerster.

Pinero (2001)

Monday, August 18 200

Benjamon Bratt stars in this true story of “Nuyorican” (Puerto Ricans living in New York) poet Miguel Pinero, whose urban poetry is recognized as a precursor to rap and hip-hop music. Directed by Lean Ichaso

Tupac: Resurection (2003)

Monday, September 15^, 2008

Slain rap superstar Tupa Shakur’s life is presented in his own words through home movies, photographs and recited poetry. Fully authorized and produced by his mother, the film contains unreleased songs and footage from Tupac’s last concert. Directed by Lauren Lazin.

Peter Seger:The Power of Song(2007)

Monday, October  20, 2008

Documenting the major events in folk legend Peter Seger’s life, this film includes archive footage, home movie and narration from Peter Seger himself. From his early days at folk festivals, his band The Weavers, his famous protest songs and 62-year marriage to wife Toshi, Seeger always believed in music as a force of good. Directed by Jim Brown.

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