Wednesday, September 22, 2010 / 8:00 PM
East Lawn, Price Center
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fresh air films featuring chairs missing
This tale of extraterrestrial refugees stuck in contemporary
South Africa became one of the most acclaimed films of last
year. A clever social commentary and satisfying action flick
that probes the timely issue of immigration policy, District 9
offers the best of science fiction’s thrilling visuals with political
undertones. Experience the 2010 Academy Award nominee for
Best Picture out in the open air. Who knows who—or what—will
drop in to join us? [2009, USA/New Zealand, 112 min.]
Schedule of Events:
Live Music: 7pm
Live music by local band Chairs Missing, playing an intriguing mix of folk, psychedelic and pop! Check out their MySpace page at Chairs Missing
ArtTalks!: 7:30pm
ArtTalks! with renowned Sci-Fi writer and Clarion Workshop associate David Brin preceded by a brief talk with the curator of "Vintage Vignettes", Kelle Anzalone.
Vintage Vignettes and Film Screening: 8pm
Each Fresh Air Films feature will be preceded by vintage shorts that showcase a diverse cross-section of our forgotten film history, including advertisements, cartoons, instructional videos, and other lost treasures. Followed by the screening of District 9.
BRING YOUR BLANKETS TO SIT ON AND SOMETHING WARM TO WEAR IN CASE IT GETS COOL!
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