DVD Released: John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint!
Filmmakers Michael Maglaras and Terri Templeton of 217 Films announce that their new film “John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint!” is now available on DVD. Written, narrated and directed by Michael Maglaras, this 95 minute essay in film tells the story of John Marin — one of the most important artistic figures of the […]
This Saturday: John Marin film featured at National Gallery of Art
Filmmakers Michael Maglaras and Terri Templeton of 217 Films will screen their new documentary John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint! at the National Gallery of Art this Saturday, July 3 at 3:00pm. Read the Fosters Daily Democrat article at this link. View the film listing at this link. View the full summer film schedule […]
Michael Maglaras Remarks on His Work
Watch a behind the scenes interview with filmmaker Michael Maglaras of 217 Films. He talks about what inspires him to create the films he makes, why he selects the topics he does, the creative process and thought behind his work, and his unique personal style of storytelling through “essays in film.”
August 1: Visible Silence to air on Maine Public TV
(Marsden Hartley photographed by George Platt Lynes. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC. Used by permission.) 217 Films‘ documentary Visible Silence: Marsden Hartley, Painter and Poet which illuminates the life and work of world-renowned painter Marsden Hartley, will air on the television stations of MPBN on Sunday, August 1 at 11:30pm. This is […]
Stonington Opera House to screen new film on John Marin
Filmmakers Michael Maglaras and Terri Templeton of 217 Films will screen their new Maine-made documentary “John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint!” at the Stonington Opera House on Wednesday, June 23 at 7:00pm. “Marin’s summers in Stonington were a great inspiration to him,” noted Maglaras. “With the exception of 1929 and 1930, he spent every […]
New Britain Museum of American Art: Connecticut Premiere
On May 27, 2010, Michael Maglaras and Terri Templeton of 217 Films screened their new documentary John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint! at the New Britain Museum of American Art. This red carpet gala marked the Connecticut premiere of this new film. View photos from the event at this link.
Hartford Courant – Interview with Michael Maglaras
Follow this link to read Hartford Courant film critic Susan Dunne’s behind the scenes interview with Connecticut filmmaker Michael Maglaras about his new film John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint which screens at the New Britain Museum of American Art this Thursday, May 27. A Film Salute To John MarinDocumentary by Michael Maglaras Of […]
Great Day in Gloucester
217 Films‘ new documentary “John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint!” made its Massachusetts premiere today at the Cape Ann Community Cinema in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Filmmakers Michael Maglaras and Terri Templeton introduced the film and took questions following the screening. This truly one of a kind cinema is run by Robert Newton. Read a recent […]
Great article about a great cinema
Be sure to check out this Boston Globe article about Cape Ann Community Cinema in Gloucester, Massachusetts where “John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint!“ will screen on March 21 at 2:00pm. More details about the screening at this link. Close-up and personalCinema offers a congenial movie experienceBy James SullivanGlobe Correspondent / February 21, 2010 […]
American Artist — January 2010
217 Films’ new documentary John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint! is a “Quick Sketch” feature in the January 2010 issue of American Artist.