Member-Only Screenings
Regional premieres, visiting filmmaker screenings, sneak-peek previews--members have the opportunity to see the very lastest in independent and world cinema at these special events.
The Gates
Member-Only Screening
Introduced by codirector Antonio Ferrera
(Antonio Ferrera, Albert Maysles, 2007)Wed, Sept 17, 2008 | 7:00PM
Film/Video Theater
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Reception at 6 PM in the café
Screening at 7 PM in the theater
The Gates by artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude delighted visitors from all over the world when it was installed in Central Park in February 2005—26 years after it was first proposed in 1979. This thoughtful documentary takes you through the artists’ struggle to overcome stiff opposition to the project, their elaborate preparations after finally receiving approval from Mayor Michael Bloomberg in 2003, the carefully choreographed installation process, and the piece itself. Some 4 million viewers (including students from the Wexner Center’s first Art & Environment class) flocked to see the piece during its two week display. Here’s your chance to imagine, or relive, the experience. (97 mins., 35mm)
Come early for a reception with codirector Antonio Ferrera, who will introduce the screening and answer your questions afterward.
