Directed by Kevin Willmott RUN TIME: 1 hour POST SHOW: Filmmaker Q&A PRE-SHOW: Parker short film by Sharon Liese (13min) This event is presented in partnership with KU Film and Media Studies and Lawrence PRIDE This event is SOLD OUT! ABOUT THE FILM: Directed by Oscar winner Kevin Willmott, this feature length documentary takes audiences … [more]
This event has sold out! The screen rolls down, the tap pours and the projector bulb shines over small servings of cinema thoughtfully paired with samples of craft beer by Free State Brewing Company. This event is presented in partnership with the Spencer Museum of Art. ABOUT THE FILMS: Spotlight by L. Ash (4 min) … [more]
Directed by Oscar Micheaux RUN TIME: 1 hour 33 min PRE-SHOW: Robert & Billie short film by Robert Brogden MID-SHOW: Short Film Q&A and DJ Spooky Introduction DJ Spooky performs an original live score created for this masterpiece of the silent screen era, written, directed, and produced by prolific director Oscar Micheaux! This event will feature … [more]
Gather for delicious pastries, sparkling mimosas and invigorating conversation. David Tamez, host of the Lawrence Talks podcast, tackles philosophical themes in contemporary art with filmmaker Daniel Szlauderbach, dancer Tristian Griffin, visual artist Alicia Kelly and musician Agalisiga “Chuj” Mackey. Art can represent a community by serving as a mirror to what that community believes and … [more]
Directed by Aviva Kempner and Ben West RUN TIME: 1 hour 35 min PRE-SHOW: Live music by Bad Alaskan POST-SHOW: Filmmaker Q&A ABOUT THE FILM: A comprehensive examination of the movement to eradicate the words, images, and gestures that many Native Americans and their allies find demeaning and offensive. The film takes a deep-dive into … [more]
Directed by J.S. Hampton RUN TIME: 1 hour 28 min POST-SHOW: Q&A with the filmmakers A witch from the 1850's is magically transported into the head of her descendant- a barista in modern day Kansas City. As they race to get her body back, they discover that an old evil has followed her from the … [more]
Directed by Andy Browne and Brian Lindstrom RUN TIME:: 1 hour 31 min POST-SHOW: Judee Sill tribute concert by Heidi Lynne Gluck, Dustin Kinsey, Jackson Graham, Bradley McKellip, CS Luxum and Kawehi. Plus, a string ensemble of musicians from Lawrence Community Orchestra including Rachel Dirks, Russell Clark and Avery Parkhurst! Get those tickets! ABOUT THE FILM: … [more]
This month's Lawrence Arts Center Microcinema screening is brought to you by Crook and Nanny Productions featuring the company's feature film, Little Satchmo, and the short film Trust. A virtual Q&A with the filmmakers will accompany the screening. ABOUT THE FEATURE FILM Little Satchmo directed by John Alexander (1 hr) Louis Armstrong's secret daughter reveals … [more]
A Paper Plains Zine Fest film screening and panel discussion presented in partnership with KU Libraries and Trans Lawrence Coalition. Due to mature content, this film is recommended for ages 18+. ABOUT THE FILM: Queercore: How to Punk a Revolution is a documentary by former Lawrencian Yony Leyser about the rise of pop artists who … [more]
There’s a saying, “Jazz was born in New Orleans, but it grew up in Kansas City.” This new documentary by filmmaker Diallo Javonne French celebrates Kansas City’s African American music culture and its importance to American music from jazz to hip hop, rock-n-roll and soul music genres. The film spotlights area artists such as Charlie … [more]
