GUGGENHEIM SYMPOSIUM MARTIN SCORSESE

The 2006 Guggenheim Symposium celebrates the work of Martin Scorsese. A legendary figure in American cinema, he is one of the foremost chroniclers of our culture. His vision is fiercely independent and remarkably precise, realized with a passion that transports us beyond the screen and into the reality of his subjects, whether imagined or historical.

Like Guggenheim's, Scorsese's work shows a deep concern for social issues and an appreciation for American cultural history. He consistently honors the craft of filmmaking: beyond his own artistry he has worked diligently to preserve the work of other great artists.

Since the beginning of his career Scorsese has distinguished himself as a master of documentary cinema. His documentary work reflects his personal passions, notably his love for the moving image (A PERSONAL JOURNEY WITH MARTIN SCORSESE THROUGH AMERICAN MOVIES, IL MIO VIAGGIO IN ITALIA) and his fascination with the role of the musical artist (THE BLUES, THE LAST WALTZ, NO DIRECTION HOME: BOB DYLAN).

Scorsese's many awards and honors include the DGA Lifetime Achievement Award (2003) and the Golden Lion from the Venice Film Festival (1995). He was the Honoree at the Film Society of Lincoln Center's 25th Gala Tribute in 1988 and received the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1997.

Following a series of excerpts from Scorsese's documentaries, edited by his long-time collaborator Thelma Schoonmaker, acclaimed independent filmmaker Jim Jarmusch will engage Scorsese in a discussion about his documentary work.

6/15 at 7:30 PM

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