Lynd Ward Documentary Makes New Jersey Premiere
Wednesday, December 55:00pmZimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University71 Hamilton StreetNew Brunswick, New JerseyFilmmaker Michael Maglaras hosts a screening of his documentary “O Brother Man: The Art and Life of Lynd Ward.” The evening also includes a guided tour of “Lynd Ward Draws Stories” and the Zimmerli’s annual holiday cookie decorating celebration. Seasonal specials in the […]
Minnesota Premiere of Lynd Ward Documentary by 217 Films
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 217 Films CONTACT: Tami Kennedy | 207-838-0816 | [email protected] Minnesota premiere of new film highlights work of graphic novel pioneer: 217 Films’ documentary on Lynd Ward to screen at Minnesota Center for Book Arts Minneapolis, Minnesota (November 15, 2012) – Lynd Ward is the father of the American graphic novel and one […]
New Film on 1913 Armory Show Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 217 Films CONTACT: Tami Kennedy | 207-838-0816 | [email protected] New film highlights the centenary celebration of the 1913 Armory Show: The exhibition that changed the face of art in America ASHFORD, CONNECTICUT (November 13, 2012) – Connecticut-based independent film makers Michael Maglaras and Terri Templeton of 217 Films announce that their new film project […]
November 8: Lynd Ward Documentary at Penn State Great Valley
217 Films’ new documentary “O Brother Man: The Art and Life of Lynd Ward” will be shown Thursday, November 8 at 7:00pm in Musser Auditorium at The Conference Center at Penn State Great Valley, 30 E. Swedesford Rd. in Malvern. This screening will be introduced by filmmaker Michael Maglaras. Admission is free. Register at this […]
Lynd Ward Film to Screen at Center for Cartoon Studies: Vermont Premiere
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Tami [email protected] Vermont premiere of new film highlights work of graphic novel pioneer: 217 Films’ documentary on Lynd Ward to screen at The Center for Cartoon Studies White River Junction, Vermont (October 10, 2012) – Lynd Ward is the father of the American graphic novel and one of the most prolific book […]
Lynd Ward Documentary at the New Britain Museum of American Art
Special Red Carpet Event: 217 Films’ new documentary on Lynd Ward will be shown in Connecticut for the first time at the New Britain Museum of American Art On Thursday, September 27th, Filmmakers Michael Maglaras and Terri Templeton return to the New Britain Museum of American Art with the Connecticut premiere of their new documentary […]
Film examines art and life of Lynd Ward
Film examines art and life of Lynd WardMay 1, 2012by Steven Herb Graphic artist Lynd Kendall Ward was the subject of the powerful new documentary film essay, “O Brother Man,” shown April 20 in Foster Auditorium at University Park. Ward, who studied at the National Academy for Graphic Arts in Leipzig, Germany, was inspired by […]
Michael Maglaras Interviewed about Lynd Ward on WGAN
John McDonald of WGAN interviewed Michael Maglaras about O Brother Man: The Art and Life of Lynd Ward. Listen to the interview at this link. View clips from the film at this link.
World Premiere of New Lynd Ward Documentary at Penn State University Libraries
Film highlights work of graphic novel pioneer University Park, PA (March 25, 2012) — Penn State University Libraries will host the world premiere of 217 Films’ new documentary on Lynd Ward (1905–1985), the father of the American graphic novel and one of the most prolific book illustrators and printmakers in the history of American art, […]
The New York Times highlights new Lynd Ward Documentary by 217 Films
NOTE: Please follow this link to view the complete screening schedule for this new film. Following the special preview screening at the Maine Festival of the Book on March 31, the world premiere will be held April 20 at Penn State University Libaries. The DVD will also be available in late April. Clips from the […]