EVENT: Documentary Film: AI WEIWEI: NEVER SORRY
WHEN: Thursday Aug 30, 7:30PM & Saturday Sep 1, 2:30PM
ADDITIONAL INFO: The first feature-length documentary film from Alison Klayman about the internationally renowned Chinese artist and activist, Ai Weiwei. In recent years, Ai has garnered international attention as much for his ambitious artwork as his political provocations. Through frequent witty use of his blog and twitter, he is able to organize, inform, and inspire his followers, becoming an underground hero to millions of Chinese citizens. AI WEIWEI: NEVER SORRY examines this complex intersection of artistic practice and social activism as seen through the life and art of China’s preeminent contemporary artist.
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EVENT: Documentary Film: QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
WHEN: Friday Aug 31 & Saturday Sep 1, 7:30PM
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ADDITIONAL INFO: THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES is a character-driven documentary about a billionaire family and their financial challenges in the wake of the economic crisis. With epic proportions of Shakespearean tragedy, the film follows two unique characters, whose rags-to-riches success stories reveal the innate virtues and flaws of the American Dream. The film begins with the family triumphantly constructing the biggest house in America, a 90,000 sq. ft. palace. Over the next two years, their sprawling empire, fueled by the real estate bubble and cheap money, falters due to the economic crisis. Major changes in lifestyle and character ensue within the cross-cultural household of family members and domestic staff. Running Time: 100 minutes.
WHERE: Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center
ADDRESS: 20 Terry Street, (street level of the new ArtSpace building), Patchogue, NY 11772
CONTACT EMAIL: info@plazamac.org
CONTACT PHONE: 631-438-0083
WEBSITE: To reserve/purchase tickets, visit www.plazamac.org
ADMISSION: $10, $7 with valid student ID.
