Friday, September 22, 2006

Film @ the Brooks

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 | 7 pm
Film: Sketches of Frank Gehry
Brooks and AIA members: $5 per person
Non-members: $7 per person
Dorothy K. Hohenber Auditorium
For more information call 544.6208

The film will be introduced by Jim Lutz, associate professor of architecture at University of Memphis.

Director Sidney Pollack’s first feature length documentary about the acclaimed architect Frank Gehry. The two men have been friends for many years, which is reflected by the intimate dialogue between them. Spending countless hours in his studio, on job sites, and in his home, Pollack captures the essence of Gehry’s unique architectural process.

Co-sponsored by the Memphis Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Memphis) and Memphis Heritage, Inc. This film is a sanctioned event of Architecture Month and an opportunity to make connections between art and architecture.




NEXT TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 | 7pm
Film: Room
Part of the Undiscovered Gems Film Series
Brooks members: $5 per person
Non-members: $7 per person
Dorothy K. Hohenber Auditorium
For more information call 544.6208

"One of the more intriguingly unusual, thought-provokingly original and intellectually stimulating American independent movies of the year." -Camera Oscura

Room is a psychological drama about an over-worked woman from Texas who is haunted by psychic visions, driving her to extreme acts, which land her on the streets of New York City during the Christmas season. Cyndi Williams was nominated for a Best Female Lead Independent Spirit Award for her riveting performance.

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