They Get It in Tyler, Texas
By Michael Maglaras In my film “Enough to Live On: The Arts of the WPA” I make mention of the idea that, 80 years after the launch of the WPA, many communities across America still take particular pride in their surviving works from the WPA era. These works may be in a post office, school, […]
New Documentary on the Arts of the WPA Plays in Peoria
“Enough to Live On:The Arts of the WPA” | Free Film Screening Sat, Nov 14 | 5:30 pm Peoria Riverfront Museum – Giant Screen Theater “Enough to Live On: The Arts of the WPA” celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Works Progress Administration and the Federal Art Project, and highlights artwork, music, writing, and acting, all created […]
Buzz is Building in the Motor City for New WPA Film
Tuesday, Sept 15One-night-only! Our new film “Enough to Live On: The Arts of the WPA” will screen at Cinema Detroit. Don’t miss your chance to see it! View clips from the film at this link.WHAT: “Enough to Live On: The Arts of the WPA” introduced by filmmakers Michael Maglaras and Terri Templeton of 217 Films. A […]
One Night Only at Cinema Detroit: New WPA Film Featuring Diego Rivera’s “Detroit Industry” Murals
September 15: Connecticut filmmakers Michael Maglaras and Terri Templeton of 217 Films are coming to Detroit to screen their new film “Enough to Live On: The Arts of the WPA” at Cinema Detroit. When Franklin Roosevelt created the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in May of 1935, he wanted to use the arts in America to help lift […]
New WPA Film Screens at the Smithsonian
Last week, filmmakers Michael Maglaras and Terri Templeton of 217 Films screened their new film “Enough to Live On: The Arts of the WPA” to a standing room only crowd at the New Britain Museum American Art. On June 17, “Enough to Live On” will be shown again at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. […]