MAN FROM PRETENTIA
WORLD PREMIERE This documentary paints a portrait of Paul Bridgewater, a quirky, charming, gay NYC art dealer who hitchhiked to Manhattan at 18, eventually becoming a beloved figure in the art world. As Paul preps gallery shows and cooks gourmet meals in his tiny East Village apartment, his passion for art shines. While his impeccable eye for discovering artistic talent shaped careers, his disregard for money ultimately would prove ruinous. A warm, nostalgic tribute to an eccentric art lover. – Karen McMullen
The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Chih Hsuan Liang, producers Penny Arcade and Steve Zehentner, producer and cinematographer Joe Duva. The second screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Chih Hsuan Liang, producers Penny Arcade and Steve Zehentner, producer and cinematographer Joe Duva and editor Li-Shin Yu
All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.