Free For All: Films and flora
Posted by: James McGrory in Leisure, Vox Populi, tags: Free For All
It’s a national treasure!
The Wizard of Oz
If you haven’t yet seen “The Wizard of Oz” in a while and have been looking for the perfect opportunity to wander down that yellow brick road, you’ve got the chance to do so in a fairly unique way this weekend. The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration will be screening the film in conjunction with the BIG! exhibition. The presentation of this 1939 film will take place this Saturday at noon. So head down to Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th, check out the National Archives, and watch one of the greatest movies of all time.
A Walk in the Park
If you’re looking for a more unique way to spend your lunch hour this Monday, you can pack it in a brown paper bag and head down to the U.S. Botanic Gardens for a lunchtime tour. A knowledgeable guide will show you the ins and outs of the garden, explaining how all of those nice flowers contribute to your everyday life. The weather forecast predicts a high of 60 with mostly sunny skies, so take advantage of this before it’s too late. Located at 100 Maryland Avenue, SW, and accessible through the Federal Center or Capital South Metro stops.
The Film is Alive
“The Film is Alive: Osamu Tezuka Filmography (Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Father of Anime)” is one hell of a title for a film. It’s fairly lengthy and bold, but I guess that’s the point of it all. At 2:00 p.m. at the Freer Gallery (Meyer Auditorium) there will be a screening of this film, which was made for an exhibition at the Tokyo National Museum the year after Osamu Tezuka’s death.
Along with footage of the artist, it features ten letters handwritten by his friends, all who are big names in the anime community. A panel discussion will follow the film with some notable players in the game of Manga and specialists in the history of Tezuka himself. The screening is first come, first served.
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