The Brand Associates’ 2024 Reel Art Film Series will have its next screening Thursday, Feb. 15, at the Brand Library & Art Center.
The series will feature three documentary films with a strong voice and perspective on artists, their art and lives will be screened in the Recital Hall, each with a post-screening speaker involved directly with the film.
The next three screening dates are as follows:
- Thursday, Feb. 15, at 5:30 p.m. — “Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story” (2015), with a post-screening discussion and Q&A with the film’s Director Daniel Raim and co-creator Jennifer Raim.
All movie buffs know the work of Harold and Lillian Michelson, even if they might not recognize the names. Storyboard artist Harold and film researcher Lillian left iconic marks on many films people love, including works by the likes of Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg, Mel Brooks, Stanley Kubrick and many more. - Thursday, May 16, at 5:30 p.m. — “Bella” (2023), with a post-screening discussion and Q&A with the film’s Director Brigit Murnane.
“Bella” is a feature-length documentary about the life, work, influence and impact of Los Angeles-based dancer, choreographer, and arts activist Bella Lewitzky, who was referred to by dance critic Walter Terry as “one of the greatest American dancers of our age.” Using rare archival footage of Lewitzky’s performances and interviews with her former students and dancers, “Bella” demonstrates how this “uniquely Californian” artist influenced the lives of her fellow citizens. - Thursday, Oct. 10, at 5:30 p.m. — “Neon” (2015), with a post-screening discussion and Q&A with neon experts and scholars Lydia DeLyser and Eric Lynxwiler.
Directed by Lawrence Johnston, “Neon” is an eye-popping celebration of the beauty, invention, design and history of neon art and signs.
The Recital Hall doors open at 5:30 p.m. Guests may walk through the exhibition gallery prior to the film. The films start promptly at 5:45 p.m. Please note: The use of recording devices is not allowed during screenings.
The Brand Library & Art Center is located at 1601 W. Mountain St. in Glendale. Parking and admission are free. For more information, call (818) 548-2051.
First published in the February 10 print issue of the Glendale News-Press.
