The 2014-15 season of the Schnitzer Cinema, curated by Cinema Pacific director Richard Herskowitz, is devoted to American experimental media, with a special emphasis on the history of American avant-garde film.
Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol (1982, 36 min.) chronicles not only Warhol, but also the social and cultural excitement that swirled around him. The film includes footage from the first public performance of the Velvet Underground at Delmonico’s Hotel in 1966 and includes an array of luminaries from John Lennon to Edie Sedgwick. Zefiro Torna or Scenes from the Life of George Maciunas (1992, 35 min.) is a tribute from one Lithuanian expatriate to another. Comprised of diary footage of Maciunas from the mid-’50s until his tragically early passing in the mid-’70s, bits of Fluxus events, and performances, this is a beautiful portrait of a lost friend and living spirit.
Schnitzer Cinema screenings are free and include free popcorn and soda and are brought to you in partnership with Cinema Pacific and the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art.
Join us for the next programs in the series:
- Jonas Mekas II: Walden (Part One) on April 29, 7 pm
- Black Maria Film and Video Festival on May 13, 7 pm
