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SUMMARY:Film Screening: The Cats of Mirikitani
DESCRIPTION:Jimmy Mirikitani (1920-2012) was a Japanese American artist who survived the trauma of WWII incarceration\, the loss of family and friends in his ancestral city of Hiroshima\, a harsh life on the streets of New York\, and the chaos of 9/11—all by making art. Sitting alone on a windy corner in Soho\, he drew whimsical cats\, bleak concentration camps\, and the angry red flames of the atomic bomb. Blending beauty and humor with tragedy and loss\, The Cats of Mirikitani is an intimate exploration of the lingering wounds of war and the healing power of art. \nThis film was directed and produced by Linda Hattendorf\, who has worked in the New York documentary community for decades. Her editing work has aired on PBS\, A&E\, and The Sundance Channel\, as well as in theatrical venues and hundreds of festivals. Produced in 2006\, The Cats of Mirikitani was her directorial debut and won awards at more than thirty film festivals around the world. The film has a run time of 74 minutes.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/film-screening-the-cats-of-mirikitani/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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SUMMARY:Best of the 48-Hour Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, a growing number of talented Kalamazoo filmmakers\, both amateur and professional\, take on the challenge of participating in the Kazoo 48-Hour Film Festival. Assigned a genre\, prop\, character quirk\, location\, and line of dialogue to use within a short film\, participants have just 48 hours to bring their visions to life.  \nThe winning films for 2026\, selected in multiple categories\, were announced during a public screening at the GQT Kalamazoo 10 Theater on April 23.  \nDuring this celebratory event at the KIA\, watch the winning films and hear from the filmmakers themselves about their experiences and personal highlights from the festival!
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/best-of-the-48-hour-film-festival/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: Sneakerheadz
DESCRIPTION:Sneakerheadz is a 2015 documentary film that explores the global subculture of sneaker collecting. The film examines the cultural impact of sneakers\, from their origins in sports and hip-hop to their status as high-value\, collectible art pieces. Directed by David T. Friendly and Mick Partridge\, Sneakerheadz takes a comprehensive look at the lives of sneaker collectors across the world\, from New York to Tokyo. Viewers are advised that this film includes some discussion of violent crime. Sneakerheadz is distributed by Swank Motion Pictures\, Inc.\, and has a runtime of one hour and thirteen minutes.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/film-screening-sneakerheadz/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films,Free,Future Now
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T180000
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: Through a Lens Darkly
DESCRIPTION:The first documentary to explore the role of photography in shaping the identities\, aspirations\, and social emergence of African Americans\, Through a Lens Darkly probes the recesses of American history\, bringing to light images captured by African American photographers that have been suppressed\, forgotten\, and lost. These images reveal a complex and nuanced view of American culture and society and its founding ideals. Inspired by Deborah Willis’s book Reflections in Black and featuring the works of Carrie Mae Weems\, Lorna Simpson\, Anthony Barboza\, Hank Willis Thomas\, Coco Fusco\, Clarissa Sligh and many others\, Through a Lens Darkly introduces the viewer to a diverse yet focused community of storytellers who transform singular experiences into a communal journey of discovery – and a call to action. Directed by Thomas Allen Harris\, the film is distributed by First Run Features and has a run time of ninety minutes.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/film-screening-through-a-lens-darkly/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Films,Free
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SUMMARY:Art Detectives: An ABC of What Art Can Be by Meher McArthur
DESCRIPTION:In January\, Art Detectives will investigate different art forms and techniques. We’ll read a story about all the ways art can take shape\, tour the Kirk Newman Art School Faculty Review to see amazing works by our talented teaching artists\, and then make our own art inspired by what we’ve seen.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-an-abc-of-what-art-can-be-by-meher-mcarthur/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,Films,In the Museum
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SUMMARY:ArtBreak Film Screening: Between the Folds
DESCRIPTION:Created by Vanessa Gould\, the award-winning documentary Between the Folds follows the stories of ten artists and scientists whose work applies the art of origami in unexpected ways. The film examines both traditional and unconventional approaches to origami art\, then explores the work of mathematicians\, scientists\, and educators who use origami as a tool for research and pedagogy. Illuminating the close connections between art and science\, the film celebrates the vast worlds of knowledge and creative expression that can be unlocked starting with a deceptively simple square of paper. Between the Folds was produced by Green Fuse Films and PBS Independent Lens. It has a run time of 56 minutes.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-film-screening-between-the-folds/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,Films,Free,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250613T110000
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SUMMARY:Wonder Walks: Light and Movement
DESCRIPTION:Let’s explore Leo Villareal’s exhibition to see how he brings his artwork to life with light and movement.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wonder-walk-light-and-movement/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films,Free,In the Museum,Wonder Walks
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SUMMARY:Disclosure Film Screening and Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free screening and discussion of the award-winning Netflix documentary Disclosure (2020). Disclosure offers an eye-opening look at transgender depictions in film and television\, revealing how Hollywood simultaneously reflects and manufactures our deepest anxieties about gender. Leading trans thinkers and creatives\, including Laverne Cox\, Lilly Wachowski\, Yance Ford\, Mj Rodriguez\, Jamie Clayton\, and Chaz Bono\, grapple with films like Dog Day Afternoon\, The Crying Game\, and Boys Don’t Cry\, and with shows like The Jeffersons\, The L-Word\, and Pose. Director Sam Feder invites viewers to confront unexamined assumptions\, telling a story of dynamic interplay between onscreen trans representation\, societal beliefs\, and the reality of trans lives. \nDisclosure is best suited for mature audiences\, due to language and brief moments of nudity. \nFollowing the screening\, stick around for a community conversation led by Ava Dziadzio\, Special Projects Coordinator for OutFront Kalamazoo. \nAlready seen the film and want to participate in the discussion alone? Join us at 7:45 PM. Refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/disclosure-film-screening-and-community-conversation/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Films,Free
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