Film + Q&A

Set in the 1920s, Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle delves into the wit, passion, and tragedy of the Algonquin Round Table, where Dorothy Parker (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and her fellow artists defined New York sophistication. Directed by Alan Rudolph, the film reveals a tale of unrequited love and self-destructive impulses. A Q&A with actor Campbell Scott follows the screening. Scott, nominated for Best Actor by the Independent Spirit Awards for his role, is known for his work in Longtime Companion, Big Night, House of Cards, and Billions.

Swing Time. Gunga Din. Woman of the Year. A Place in the Sun. Shane. Giant. The Diary of Anne Frank. What do all of these films have in common?  They were directed by George Stevens, one of the great filmmakers of his era and winner of 2 Academy Awards. George Stevens, Jr., founder of the American Film Institute and creator of the Kennedy Center Honors, presents a new restoration of his documentary about his father in conversation with former New York Times film critic Janet Maslin. Copies of Mr. Stevens’s book My Place in the Sun will be available for sale and signing.

During WWII, a transport ship with non-functional lifeboats and inadequate lifebelts was sunk by one of the first radio-guided missiles, killing 1,015 U.S. soldiers—making it the greatest loss of life at sea in any U.S. war. Classified documents reveal that neglect and oversight played a role in the tragedy, yet the government declared the incident classified and silenced survivors. Many families never learned the truth. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with the filmmakers and descendants of those aboard the Rohna.

Part road movie, part living biography, part documentary, Paul Anka: His Way is a remarkably candid film, offering an intimate look at one of the most prolific artists in music history and his seventy-year journey through stardom. The film goes behind-the-scenes with Paul Anka today as he continues to perform in sold-out concert venues around the world, cut against stunning archival footage of his historic career and including performances by the legendary artists who have recorded his music. A Q&A with the filmmakers follows the film.