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The Films of Michael Maglaras

Buy local! Purchase the films of Michael Maglaras at the Portland Museum of Art in Portland, Maine. Can’t make it to the museum gift shop? You can purchase online from Amazon at the links below: Cleophas and His Own Visible Silence: Marsden Hartley, Painter and Poet John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint!

This Friday: John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint! screens at The Grand

The historic Grand theater in Ellsworth, Maine is under scaffolding as its magnificent art-deco tower is fully restored. 217 Films is honored to screen John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint! there this Friday. Filmmaker Michael Maglaras will introduce the film. WHAT: Screening of 217 Films’ new essay in film — John Marin: Let the […]

The Grand presents “John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint!”

Read press release at this link.WHAT: Screening of 217 Films‘ new essay in film — John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint! Filmmaker Michael Maglaras will introduce the film. WHEN: Friday, October 22 — 7:00pm WHERE: The Grand, 165 Main St., Ellsworth, Maine COST: $7 Adults / $6 Seniors / $5 Members FMI: Box Office […]

Schoodic Arts Festival presents John Marin film

Filmmakers Michael Maglaras and Terri Templeton of 217 Films will screen their new Maine-made film “John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint!” at the Schoodic Arts Festival in Winter Harbor, Maine on Saturday, August 7 at 7:00pm. Written, narrated, and directed by Michael Maglaras, this film tells the story of John Marin — one of […]

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 […]

Art New England – Meet John Marin

“The work we see in John Marin: Let the Paint Be Paint! does feel alive and fresh, and many viewers will discover Marin for the first time.” ~Ethan Gilsdorf, Art New England (July 2010)

National Gallery of Art — John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint!

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 on Saturday, July 3 at 3:00pm. Written, narrated and directed by Michael Maglaras, this film tells the story of John Marin — one of the most important artistic […]

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 […]