AND Creative Film Club (November) - "American Michelangelo"

Come join us at AND Creative Film Club for movie nights, discussions, and fun with fellow film enthusiasts! Come join us at AND Gallery for a night filled with cinematic magic. Our film club is the perfect place for movie enthusiasts to gather, watch, and discuss films together. Whether you're a casual movie-goer or a die-hard cinephile, this event is for you! What to Expect Curated by our resident film nerds: Think surrealist masterpieces, haunting silent films with live musical accompaniment, and underground treasures that challenge perspectives and expand minds. Of course, no proper film night is complete without popcorn and sips to fuel the experience and discussions. November Screening: “American Michelangelo” A documentary by Antonella Ciancio, is a cinematic journey of Italian immigrant Constantino Brumidi’s artistic legacy in the United States, the documentary examines his remarkable body of work in the U.S. Capitol and the White House. From the majestic Rotunda and the Senate Corridors to six richly decorated Special Rooms, exploring Brumidi’s enduring contribution to America’s visual and cultural heritage. The Rome-born painter who emigrated from Italy, spent 25 years making the U.S. Capitol the most beautiful representation of the United States as it was finding its identity as a young nation. It wasn’t until 70 years after his death, that his forgotten artistic legacy was rediscovered. Through a series of interviews with leading Italian and American experts in art history and conservation, Director Antonella Ciancio, explores the life and work of an Italian artist who emigrated to the United States and became a significant figure in the encounter between Italy’s artistic tradition and the values of a young American democracy. The film retraces the artist’s journey and his ability to translate the democratic ideals of the United States into a powerful and distinctive visual language, drawing on the highest traditions of Italian painting while incorporating the techniques, luminosity, and rich colors of the frescoes of Pompeii, with particular attention to the influence of Raphael and the Renaissance, as well as to the artistic traditions of the Baroque. Director/DP/Editor, Antonella Cianco will be in attendance for an in-person Q&A. We look forward to seeing you at AND Film Club! WHEN: Friday, November 20th DOORS OPEN: 6PM FILM ROLLS: 6:30PM ............................................ Come curious, leave inspired.