NEW! BEACH FILM CLUB: bi-monthly film series.
Interested in discussing films? Join the BEACH FILM CLUB!
Watch films at your leisure in advance and then join the virtual discussions led by Shannon Skelton, Assistant Professor at K-State School of Music, Theatre and Dance. All virtual discussions are free and open to the public. Email questions at beachart@k-state.edu or sbskelton@k-state.edu
Themes:
Women Behind the Camera: a collection of films and provocative works by female directors that will inspire intriguing discussions.
Perspectives: films exploring territories where the real and perceived unreal collide, challenging the viewer to question their own viewpoints and assumptions.
Upcoming Virtual Discussions:
Women Behind the Camera
March 10, 7:30 p.m.
Shorts by Women from the Silent Era
Various Years
Directors: Dorothy Davenport, Lois Weber and Mabel Normand
Streaming: YouTube (free)
Register in advance for the virtual discussion here.
March 24, 7:30 p.m.
Monsoon Wedding (IND), 2001
Director: Mira Nair
Streaming: Peacock, YouTube, iTunes, Google Play
Register in advance for the virtual discussion here.
Perspectives
April 14, 7:30 p.m.
Women Without Men (IRAN), 2009
Director: Shirin Neshat
Streaming: Amazon Prime (free with subscription)
Register in advance for the virtual discussion here.
April 28, 7:30 p.m.
Experimental Perspectives
Various Years
Directors: Stan Brakhage, Kenneth Anger Chris Marker and Maya Deren
Streaming: YouTube (free)
Register in advance for the virtual discussion here.
May 5, 7:30 p.m.
Frida (US/MEX), 2002
Director: Julie Taymor
Streaming: Netflix (free with subscription), Amazon, YouTube, iTunes
Register in advance for the virtual discussion here.
Part of the Beach Museum of Art’s annual program series, Art in Motion: a tribute to Marianna’s love for lifelong learning! Marianna Kistler Beach believed in the value of art and the importance of cross-cultural understanding. The museum offers the Art in Motion programs in celebration of her work and leadership.