Martha’s Vineyard – The Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival hosts their 9th annual Summer Film Series at the Chilmark Community Center. By popular demand, on Monday, July 2nd 8pm, MVFF screens one of the winter festival’s favorites, Under African Skies with special guest director Joe Berlinger.
Paul Simon’s Graceland album sold millions of copies and united cultures, yet it also divided world opinion on the boundaries of art, politics, and commerce. On the twenty-fifth anniversary of its release, Simon returns to South Africa for a reunion concert. Despite its huge success as a fusion of American and African musical styles, Graceland caused intense political crossfire. Simon was accused of breaking the United Nations’ cultural boycott of South Africa, which was designed to end apartheid. While Simon revisits old ghosts and gains insights on his own musical journey, the film examines the role of the artist in society. Under African Skies, a 2012 Official Sundance Film Festival selection, is directed by Joe Berlinger.
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Main Event, Chilmark Community Center, Chilmark
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Monday, July 2nd (note there will not be an event on July 4th)
Dinner and Music: 7pm
Beetlebung Farm and The Scottish Bakehouse will combine efforts to create greens, grains, and grilled food (grilled on site), with live music by Dana Edelman.
Under African Skies: 8pm
Discussion with director Joe Berlinger to follow.
Tickets are $7 for members and $15 for non-members*. Advance tickets available at www.tmvff.org or at the door (note: films tend to sell out).