July 1, 2021
Member Spotlight: John King
An AFI member since 2001, John King is a longtime supporter of the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Silver Spring, MD, as well as the AFI DOCS film festival, which just successfully wrapped its 19th edition. In addition to serving as the Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Silver Theatre, King is…
July 1, 2021
AFI Movie Club: THE BLACK STALLION
Marking the feature film directorial debut of Carroll Ballard, THE BLACK STALLION was shot by AFI Conservatory alum Caleb Deschanel (AFI Class of 1969). HOW TO WATCH Where to stream BLACK STALLION BLACK STALLION - Reelgood GET THE LATEST FROM AFI MOVIE CLUB AFI Movie Club is a global, virtual gathering of film fans who love movies,...
June 30, 2021
AFI Movie Club: STIR CRAZY
STIR CRAZY was directed by AFI Life Achievement Award honoree and former co-chairman of the AFI Board of Trustees Sidney Poitier, who broke new ground with this picture by helming the first movie by a Black director to gross over $100 million. STIR CRAZY was also the first film directed by Poitier in which he did not play a starring role,...
June 29, 2021
AFI Movie Club: EL MARIACHI
Written, directed, shot, produced and edited by Robert Rodriguez on a shoestring budget when he was just 23 years old, EL MARIACHI launched his career and became the first installment of his iconic “Mexico Trilogy.” Subsequent chapters would include DESPERADO (1995) and ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICO (2003). HOW TO WATCH Where to stream EL MARIACHI EL MARIACHI - Reelgood GET THE LATEST FROM AFI MOVIE CLUB AFI...
June 28, 2021
AFI Movie Club: Celebrating Mel Brooks’ 95th Birthday and THE PRODUCERS
“It’s good to be the king.” Happy birthday to Mel Brooks! A recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2013, comedian and filmmaker Mel Brooks had the previous year received an honorary degree at AFI commencement – presented to him by director and AFI alum David Lynch, whose film ELEPHANT MAN he produced. Three of Brooks’ comedy classics appear on the AFI’s...
June 27, 2021
AFI Movie Club: CUSP
Like in much of America, in one small Texas town there’s not much for teenagers to do, especially during another hot summer. Three teenage girls – Autumn, Brittney and Aaloni – have lazy day hangouts, bonfire parties in fields riddled with beer and blunts or casual meetups at fast-food restaurants. Throughout this fever dream season, the girls,...
June 25, 2021
AFI Movie Club: ROADRUNNER: A FILM ABOUT ANTHONY BOURDAIN
SCREENING TONIGHT AT 8 p.m. EDT at AFI DOCS – Learn more! ROADRUNNER: A FILM ABOUT ANTHONY BOURDAIN explores the life of the late storyteller, explorer and chef Anthony Bourdain. Following the screening, watch a special conversation with director/producer Morgan Neville and producer Caitrin Rogers, moderated by The Washington Post’s Host and Editor of Food Video, Mary Beth...
June 24, 2021
AFI Movie Club: WE THE PEOPLE
FREE LIVE EVENT at AFI DOCS Watch today, June 24 at 8:00 p.m. EDT - LEARN MORE HERE Reserve your ticket HERE World Premiere Event A vibrant call to action for everyone to rethink civics as a living and breathing thing, reframing our understanding of what government and citizenship mean in a modern world. Created by Chris Nee and executive produced...
June 23, 2021
AFI Movie Club: RISE AGAIN: TULSA AND THE RED SUMMER
RISE AGAIN: TULSA AND THE RED SUMMER, directed by AFI DOCS 2021 Guggenheim honoree Dawn Porter, documents the Tulsa Massacre – one of America’s most violent racial conflicts – exploring the role of media in covering the tragedy and today’s revived call for justice and anti-racism. FREE SCREENING AT AFI DOCS - Watch Now! GET THE LATEST FROM AFI MOVIE CLUB AFI...
June 22, 2021
AFI DOCS 2021: World Premieres
THE COMMUNION OF MY COUSIN ANDREA World Premiere Andrea’s First Communion ceremony lacks glamour. For Andrea, things without sparkles are meaningless. SCREENS AS PART OF SHORTS PROGRAM 4 – Buy Ticket THE GALLERY THAT DESTROYS ALL SHAME World Premiere One evening in LA, a group learns how to take back the speculum. SCREENS…
June 22, 2021
AFI Movie Club: NAOMI OSAKA
What does it feel like to be one of the best tennis players in the world? An intimate look inside the life of one of the most gifted and complex athletes of her generation offers insight into the tough decisions and ecstatic triumphs that shape Naomi Osaka as both an elite global superstar and a...
June 22, 2021
AFI DOCS 2021: The Lighter Side of DOCS
Documentaries reflect the state of the world and with such monumental issues to address such as climate change, politics and human rights, these subjects can sometime seem rather serious. While most of the documentaries in the lineup do contain moments of lightness and humor, some look at subjects that are outright joyful. Attend a music…
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