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TALK/SHOW AT THE ROOFTOP VILLAGE
Presented by
Launching this year, TALK/SHOW at the Rooftop Village is a series of focused but casual weekend conversations in the hip, lounge atmosphere of the LOFT in the AFI FEST Rooftop Village — right on top of the ArcLight Hollywood parking garage.
Everyone is invited to join in a free-spirited, freewheeling examination of critical issues facing artists in contemporary, global cinema.
TALK/SHOW is free on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited, so arrive early! Stop by the Rooftop Village or check this page for updates and information on guests and moderators.
Saturday, November 3, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
FROM CHARLIE CHAN TO PANCHO VILLA:
MOVIE STEREOTYPES AND AMERICAN POPULAR CULTURE
 Presented by AFI PROJECT: 20/20
Burt Lancaster's Indian in APACHE, happy plantation workers in SONG OF THE SOUTH, Paul Muni as Benito Juarez in JUAREZ and Wallace Beery as Pancho Villa in VIVA VILLA are popular examples of ethnic characterizations gone awry. Do contemporary films like POCAHANTAS, THE COLOR PURPLE and THE GODFATHER help to eliminate stereotypes or continue to promote them? Can only ethnic filmmakers successfully depict their own cultures?
Stephanie Allain, producer (BLACK SNAKE MOAN, HUSTLE & FLOW)
Alberto Arvelo, director/screenwriter (CYRANO FERNANDEZ)
Andreas M. Dalsgaard, director/screenwriter (AFGHAN MUSCLES)
Arthur Dong, documentary filmmaker (HOLLYWOOD CHINESE, LICENSED TO KILL)
Hector Elizondo, actor (LOVE IN THE TIME OF CHOLERA, TORTILLA SOUP)
Moderated by John Horn, film critic with the Los Angeles Times
Saturday, November 3, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
FILMANTHROPY: THE POWER OF FILM TO INSPIRE AMERICAN PHILANTHROPY
Presented by Philanthropy Project
More than just charity, "philanthropy" is a passionate, innovative, and long-term commitment of time, talents and treasure to pressing causes. Prime examples of this are America's 68,000 foundations, which for more than a century have been quietly but profoundly improving our nation's quality of life. Lately, film artists and power brokers have joined forces to educate us about global warming, health care, and hunger. But can film move beyond education and enlightenment? Can -- and should -- film help promulgate a culture of generosity, inspire philanthropic ingenuity, and spearhead positive change?
Steve Golin, founder and CEO, Anonymous Content (producer, BABEL, RENDITION)
Nigel Lythgoe, president, 19 Television (AMERICAN IDOL)
Moderated by Michael Guillen PhD, executive in charge and producer, Philanthropy Project
A reception hosted by the Philanthropy Project, including a special announcement, will follow from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 4, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHOSE REALITY IS THIS?
 A CONVERSATION WITH WERNER HERZOG
Presented by SILVERDOCS: AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival
"You shouldn't mix up fact and truth." - Werner Herzog
The best documentaries tell real-life stories with artistry, intelligence and a unique vision. But how does a documentary filmmaker maintain the trust of his subject while capturing reality? Do filmmakers have a responsibility in a journalistic tradition to present a balanced perspective and clearly indicate all points of view? Is the filmmaker's primary responsibility to the subject, to capturing an objective truth, or to her own artistic vision?
Join legendary writer, director, actor and documentary filmmaker Werner Herzog (ENCOUNTERS AT THE END OF THE WORLD, RESCUE DAWN, GRIZZLY MAN, FITZCARRALDO, AGUIRRE: THE WRATH OF GOD) in lively conversation with Los Angeles Times columnist Patrick Goldstein.
Saturday, November 10, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
FROM AUTEURS TO COLLABORATEURS:
IS GREAT FILMMAKING THE PATH OF ONE OR MANY?
Presented by AFI PROJECT: 20/20
2007 has seen the passing of some of world cinema's legendary auteurs -- Antonioni, Bergman, Sembene, Yang -- filmmakers with distinctive styles who are perceived as the sole creators of their films. While any of these geniuses would have surely been quick with kudos for their actors, cinematographers or production designers, has this auteur tradition been challenged by a new collaborative approach to cinematic storytelling? Often, writers, producers and editors do much of the heavy lifting when breathing life into a story and giving a film its unique voice, so why is it that the director is always presumed to be the originator of a cinematic vision?
John Landis, director (MR. WARMTH: THE DON RICKLES PROJECT, TRADING PLACES, THE BLUES BROTHERS, ANIMAL HOUSE)
Adam Rifkin, director/screenwriter (LOOK)
Paprika Steen, actor/director (WITH YOUR PERMISSION)
Vilmos Zigmond, cinematographer (CASSANDRA'S DREAM, HEAVEN'S GATE)
Chris Bowman, director (AMERICAN FORK)
Hubbel Palmer, actor/screenwriter (AMERICAN FORK)
Moderated by Kevin Crust, film critic with the Los Angeles Times
Saturday, November 10, 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
JAMES ELLROY AND BRUCE WAGNER
The esteemed authors read from their writings on film.
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