image309Phoenix Art Museum presents free film viewings occasionally—tonight’s show is Cézanne in Provence, in Whiteman Hall at 7pm. Here’s the blurb:

This new high-definition documentary explores the deep connection between Post Impressionist master Paul Cézanne – credited by many as the father of modern art – and his native Provence, illuminating how the region and its history fostered the painter’s genius. Featuring footage of some of the same locales made timeless by Cézanne and his work.


image374Friday at PAM, a showing of two films by and about director Elia Kazan:

An Evening of Elia Kazan September 10, 6:30pm – 10pm The evening will begin with a screening of the new documentary “A Letter to Elia” directed by Martin Scorsese. “A Letter to Elia” is Martin Scorsese’s intensely personal and deeply moving tribute to the films of director Elia Kazan. Kazan’s body of work, including A Tree Grows In Brooklyn, Gentleman’s Agreement, On The Waterfront and East of Eden, captivated Scorsese as a young man, mirroring his life story and inspiring him to become a filmmaker.

Following the film “A Letter to Elia” enjoy the classic “Gentleman’s Agreement”. This is Elia Kazan’s first major film triumph, resulting in an ACADEMY AWARD® for Best Picture and Kazan’s first OSCAR® for Best Directing. Gregory Peck stars as a journalist who poses as a Jew to investigate anti-Semitism in postwar America.

Film discussion will be moderated by film critic Colin Boyd.

Reservations for this evening strongly encouraged. Go to phxart.org.