Directed by Academy Award winning filmmaker Kevin Willmott ABOUT THE FILM A heartfelt, inspiring documentary that shares engaging, funny, and tragic stories of the life and career of civil rights activist Alvin Brooks. Brooks was one of the city’s first Black police officers, an educator, Assistant City Manager, and founder of Ad Hoc Group Against … [more]
ABOUT THE FILM Inspired by a confident new friend and her mother's rebellious past, a shy teenager publishes an anonymous zine calling out sexism at her school. Screening followed by conversation with Imani Wadud and Megan Williams. More info about Paper Plains Zine Fest: https://www.paperplainszinefest.com/day-1-2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf34qI1hjKU
ABOUT THE FILM: As The Merc Co+op celebrates their 50th anniversary, enjoy this free screening of a documentary exploring the political and economic organizing efforts of a passionate group of people building an alternative food economy in Minneapolis in the 1970s — the same moment Lawrence's own co-op was forming. https://vimeo.com/514396241
Our fuzzy overlords return to the big screen! Each year, CatVideoFest curates a compilation reel of the latest, best cat videos carefully selected from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and, of course, classic internet powerhouses. Screening events take place all over the world in a host of venues and raise … [more]
This film screening is SOLD OUT! Lawrence Modern presents an evening of film and conversation to celebrate mid century design as seen in Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest. ABOUT THE FILM: Cary Grant teams with director Alfred Hitchcock in this superlative espionage caper. Grant, a Manhattan advertising executive, is plunged into a realm of spy … [more]
A Night of Live Comedy on the Lawrence Arts Center Main Stage! ABOUT THE ARTIST Gianmarco Soresi is a New York based stand-up comedian, actor, and creator known for his sharp societal observation and spry, energetic stage presence. Gianmarco effortlessly commands a room with his animated style, blending upbeat candor with dark comedic beats - … [more]
Support the Lawrence Arts Center Early Childhood program with a screening of short films for the littlest moviegoers! We'll keep the lights low and the sound at a sensory-friendly level to welcome seat wigglers and joyous gigglers. Pajama-wearing is encouraged and popcorn will be available to keep the hungries away. This special screening is presented … [more]
The Lawrence Arts Center’s Free State Festival presents a screening of THANK YOU VERY MUCH- the new documentary about comedian Andy Kaufman! ABOUT THE FILM Andy Kaufman’s provocative comedy often outraged audiences, challenging them to confront their own presumptions. Through never-before-seen footage and intimate recollections, filmmaker Alex Braverman explores Kaufman’s brief but impactful life and … [more]
Join us for an evening with Indigenous Arts Initiative visiting artist, filmmaker Kyle Bell. Bell will screen two of his short films: “Spirits (Poyvfeckv)” (2021) 9min, and the documentary “Lakota”(2022), 16min, followed by a Q&A moderated by KU Film and Media Studies Professor Joshua Miner. Kyle Bell (Thlopthlocco Creek Tribal Town) is an Emmy award … [more]
Lawrence Modern presents an evening of film and conversation to celebrate mid century design as seen in Tokyo Drifter! ABOUT THE FILM Tasked with making a vehicle for actor-singer Watari Tetsuya to croon the title song, Suzuki concocted this yarn about a reformed yakuza on the run from his former comrades. The film is mainly … [more]
