BRATTLEBORO-Join 118 Elliot and their partners at Burlington City Arts and the American Institute for Architects Vermont for a monthly exploration of art and ideas through live film screenings (with a virtual screening option) mid-month Wednesdays with refreshments and conversation, all free (donations accepted to help cover costs) at 118 Elliot, 118 Elliot St.
The series begins with Lost Silverfish of Berlin (Germany/UK, 59 minutes in English with some subtitles, 2024) which will screen on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Doors open at 6 p.m. for refreshments and conversation before a 6:30 p.m. screening. Information on how to connect to the same day, 24-hour virtual screening option is at the A+D homepage at ADFilmSeries.org.
In a quest to uncover the root causes of Berlin's housing crisis, film director Rory Ryder stumbles upon the Silverfish, a forgotten building that sparks his curiosity about its potential as a groundbreaking solution for contemporary and emergency housing.
The film explores the historical significance of the Silverfish building and its relationship to trends like tiny houses, mobile homes, and nomadic living. Shedding light on housing challenges not unlike those in Vermont, the film draws on lessons from the past, merging these ideas with modern technology and the possibility for dignity and community for millions displaced by natural disasters, warfare, and poverty each year.
Other films in the series include:
• Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning (Oct. 16): One of the most important documentary photographers of the 20th century, Lange created enduring images that document five turbulent decades of American history.
• Land Artists (Nov. 13): Insights into Denton Corker Marshall, one of the world's most influential and iconic architecture firms.
• With Peter Bradley (Dec. 11): A black artist with an undying commitment to color field painting, Bradley narrates his life.
• Maestra (Jan. 22, 2025): Five women from around the world boldly break glass ceilings in the male-dominated world of orchestral conducting.
• The Power of Utopia: Living with Le Corbusier in Chandigarh (Feb. 19, 2025): Architect Le Corbusier designed the city of Chandigarh, India, at a time of turmoil, relocation, and partition of India, and the city's evolution highlights cultural disparities between East and West.
• Twyla Moves (March 19, 2025): Explores legendary choreographer, Twyla Tharp, and her notoriously rigorous creative process and collaborations.
• Fashion Reimagined (April 16, 2025): Amy Powney, designer for cult label Mother of Pearl, uses her Vogue Best Young Designer of Year award to fund and create a sustainable collection from field to finished garment and transform her entire business.
More film information and trailers can be found at the A+D homepage at ADFilmSeries.org.
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