MCNY Programs: See New York on Film This Fall

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Lights, Camera, Action!
Explore New York on film this fall.
Jump into the mid-20th century as we continue our journey through New York on Film: Decade by Decadewith movies spanningthe 1950s to the 1980s.Thisseries explores the citys singular mix of influences and aesthetics, peoples, and environments. Join us to experience each decade through a diverse range of genres and styles that graced the silver screenfrom beloved classics to indiefavorites, and rarely seen gems.
Curated by Jessica Green, theseries accompanies our centennial exhibition, This Is New York: 100 Years of the City in Art and Pop Culture.
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Series Highlights, 1950s1980s:
The World, The Flesh, and the Devil
Thursday, September 21, 7pm
Harry Belafonte stars in this Cold War-era sci-fi film exploring a classic apocalyptic question: What would you do if you were one of the last people on Earthand NYC?
Tickets: $20; $15 Members
Statues, Italianamerican, 80 Blocks
Thursday, November 9, 6:30pm
This is your chance! View these rarely screened gems that illuminate the lost worlds of NYC in the 70s, including the beginnings of Hip Hop and the root of Martin Scorsese's style.
The Queen
Thursday, October 12, 7pm
Look at the world of competitive dragmore than 40 years before RuPaul's Drag Race. This documentary highlights thedrama at the 1967 Miss All-American Camp Beauty Pageant.
Style Wars 40 Anniversary
Thursday, December 7, 7pm
Celebrate 40 years of graffiti and breakdancing culture at this anniversary screening of the iconic film Style Wars, followed by an all-star panel discussion!
Mark Your Calendars:
Ambient Faith: Live Readings and Conversation
Wednesday, September 13, 6pm
Get Tickets: $15; Members $10
The Simple Art of Rice with Chef JJ Johnson
Monday, September 18, 6:30pm
Get Tickets: $20; Members 15
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Moonlight & Moviesis made possible in part bySophia and Peter J. Volandes.
For more information about the Museum, including additional funder credits, please visit ourwebsite.
Image credits: Video Still | Courtesy Warner Brothers | Video Still, The Queen | Janus Films, Still from Statues Hardly Ever Smile, Broadway Video | Video Still, Style Wars
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