Relive the exploding film scene of downtown Manhattan in the late 1970s and 1980s with rare films, footage of no wave performances, a conversation between Vera Dika and Ericka Beckman and directors Lizzie Borden and Charlie Ahearn in person.
This program highlights some of the challenging and at times controversial works that raise questions about a distinct moment in New York City culture, and brings in filmmakers who were a part of the scene.
Filmmakers in Conversation: Vera Dika and Ericka ...
Relive the exploding film scene of downtown Manhattan in the late 1970s and 1980s with rare films, footage of no wave performances, a conversation between Vera Dika and Ericka Beckman and directors Lizzie Borden and Charlie Ahearn in person.
This program highlights some of the challenging and at times controversial works that raise questions about a distinct moment in New York City culture, and brings in filmmakers who were a part of the scene.
Filmmakers in Conversation: Vera Dika and Ericka Beckman
Join Vera Dika and filmmaker Ericka Beckman, whose work is part of the exhibition Less Than One, for an enlightening discussion about the vibrant downtown New York art scene of the 1970s and 1980s, interspersed with short films from Cindy Sherman, Robert Longo, Jack Goldstein, and more.
Friday, April 29, 7:30 pm $9 ($7 Walker members, students, and seniors)
walkerart.org/calendar/2016/filmmakers-in-conversation-vera-dika-and-eric
Born In Flames
A feminist sci-fi film exploring racism, sexism, classism, and heterosexism in an alternative United States socialist democracy. 1983, 35mm, 80 min. Post screening discussion with director Lizzie Borden
Saturday, April 30, 2 pm $9 ($7)
walkerart.org/calendar/2016/born-flames
Wild Style
Widerly regarded as the first hip-hop film, featuring seminal figures of the period. 1983. 35mm, 82 min. Post screening discussion with director Charlie Ahearn.
Saturday, April 30, 7:30 pm $9 ($7)
walkerart.org/calendar/2016/wild-style
