WORLD PREMIERE This insightful documentary delves into the life and work of Art Spiegelman, the Queens-raised artist who revolutionized comics by exploring dark, complex themes. Shaped by his Holocaust-survivor parents and inspired by MAD magazine’s irreverent satire, Spiegelman’s most famous work, MAUS, is a poignant Holocaust narrative that redefined the medium. The film showcases his resistance to fascism, from Nazis to Trump, and features rich illustrations from his comics, highlighting his significant impact as an artist and cultural critic. - Karen McMullen
The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Molly Bernstein, director Philip Dolin, film subject Art Spiegelman, and film subject Françoise Mouly.
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.
A PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY
NY PREMIERE Sheila Turner-Seed was an award-winning New York City-based, journalist in the 1970s who interviewed such photography luminaries as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Gordon Parks, Cecil Beaton, and Lisette Model. When she passed away suddenly and tragically, she left behind an infant daughter, Rachel. More than 30 years later, Rachel has herself become a filmmaker, photographer, and writer. A Photographic Memory marks a moving attempt to navigate grief and nostalgia as Rachel deep-dives into Shelia’s archives, much of which had been forgotten. – Jaie Laplante
The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Rachel Elizabeth Seed and executive producer Kirsten Johnson.
In conjunction with this screening, DOC NYC is proud to support a panel discussion on Thursday, Nov. 14th at the International Center for Photography, https://www.icp.org/
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.
Event details
In-Person Date
Friday, November 15, 2024 6:45 PM
Venue
IFC Center
In-Person Date
Monday, November 18, 2024 3:15 PM
Venue
Village East by Angelika
Online Dates
Saturday, November 16, 2024 12:00 AM
Venue
Online Screening