SCREENING IN THE BERNARD OSHER FOUNDATION AUDITORIUM
“Kovgan’s film succeeds in a way that most dance documentaries do not: as an art object in and of itself.”
93 minutes. Rated PG. Directed by Alla Kovgan. In English. DCP.
Cunningham traces Merce Cunningham's artistic evolution over three decades of risk and discovery (1944-1972), from his early years as a struggling dancer in postwar New York to his emergence as one of the world's most visionary choreographers. The 3D technology weaves together Merce's philosophies and stories, creating a visceral journey into his innovative work. A breathtaking explosion of dance, music, and never-before-seen archival material, Cunningham is a timely tribute to one of the world's greatest modern dance artists.
ADDITIONAL SCREENINGS in this series:
Saturday, April 19 at 12 p.m. - Polis Is This: Charles Olson and the Persistence of Place (2007)
Saturday, May 17 at 3 p.m. - Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
Saturday, June 21 at 12 p.m. - Lou Harrison: A World of Music (2011)
Saturday, July 19 at 12 p.m. - Fully Awake: Black Mountain College (2008)