Film
FOR MEMBERS
The First Grader
Thursday, May 5, 8:00 p.m.
Sneak preview screening! Based on a true story, this riveting film follows Maruge, an illiterate 84-year-old Kenyan and former freedom fighter who insists on his right to a free education that is originally allotted only for primary school children.
Admission:
FREE and open to Members only, up to two tickets per membership; advance reservations required
FILM
Raga: A Film Journey into the Soul of India and The Extraordinary Lesson
Double Feature
Saturday, May 7, 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy this double feature exploring the life and art of legendary sitar master and musical ambassador Ravi Shankar.
Admission:
FREE; no reservations
FILM
Rejoice and Shout
Saturday, June 4, 2:00 p.m.
Sneak preview! Rejoice and Shout explores the rich history of African American gospel music through rare photos, recordings, and stirring performances by Mahalia Jackson, the Blind Boys of Alabama, the Staple Singers, and more.
Admission:
FREE; no reservations
FILM
FairyTale: A True Story
Tuesday, June 7, 1:30 p.m.
Believer and skeptic go head to head when an incident seems to provide proof that supernatural beings exist.
Admission:
FREE; no reservations
FILM
Rhythm Is It!
Saturday, June 11, 2:00 p.m.
Directed by Thomas Grube and Enrique Sánchez Lansch, this award-winning film documents the first major educational outreach project of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under Sir Simon Rattle.
Admission:
FREE; no reservations
FILM
The Great Houdini
Tuesday, June 14, 1:30 p.m.
This lively reimagining of Houdini's life focuses on tensions within the magician's family.
Admission:
FREE; no reservations
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Terror Island (1920) and Haldane of the Secret Service (1923)
Sunday, July 10, 2:00 p.m.
Catch this double feature of rare serials starring Harry Houdini: Terror Island (1920) and Haldane of the Secret Service (1923). Additional details TBA.
Tickets for this program will go on sale shortly. Be sure to check back soon!
Admission:
Ticket prices TBA
FILM
The Klezmatics: On Holy Ground
Saturday, July 23, 2:00 p.m.
Follow the exploits, personal dramas, and musical journey of the genre-defying, Grammy Award–winning American Jewish musical group, The Klezmatics.
Admission:
FREE; no reservations
FILM
Joan Baez: How Sweet the Sound
Saturday, August 20, 2:00 p.m.
This comprehensive documentary chronicles the private life and public career of folk music legend and human rights activist Joan Baez.
Admission:
FREE; no reservations
FILM
Cachao: Uno Más
Saturday, September 10, 2:00 p.m
Cachao: Uno Más tells the story of legendary bassist Israel “Cachao” López, who played under classical conductors starting at the age of ten, co-invented the mambo, and laid the groundwork for contemporary Latin jazz and salsa, among other musical forms.
Admission:
FREE; no reservations
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