Arts

On Screen film series looks at elections, democracy

PUTNEY — Next Stage Arts presents the second themed series of films from On Screen: Elections.

Following the series on “Neo Noir,” On Screen will explore films about elections, politics, and the democratic process. The second film series includes The Best Man, No!, and Wag the Dog, presented on Mondays in March, at 7 p.m., at Next Stage Arts on Kimball Hill.

On Screen provides a relaxed place to view top films and explore filmmaking. Weekly screenings are followed by discussions about the role of film in culture, art, and politics, as well as the art and techniques of film production.

Screenings and discussions are open to the public, and are curated and led by filmmaker Vanessa Vadim, and writer/producer Paul van Winkle.

The schedule is as follows: March 7: The Best Man (1965), with Henry Fonda and Cliff Robertson; March 21: No! (2012, Chile), with Gael García Bernal; and March 28, Wag The Dog (1997) with Dustin Hoffman and Robert DeNiro.

A $5 to $10 donation is suggested. Study materials provided, along with popcorn and drinks. For more information, visit www.nextstagearts.org or www.onscreen.live.

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