Maine Premiere of New Lynd Ward Documentary by 217 Films
Maine premiere of 217 Films’ new documentary on Lynd Ward, the father of the American graphic novel and one of the most prolific book illustrators and printmakers in the history of American art. Introduced by filmmaker Michael Maglaras, with Robin Ward Savage, the artist’s daughter, in attendance. View clips from the film at this link. […]
Sneak Peek: Excerpts from new Lynd Ward documentary
Follow this link to view excerpts from 217 Films’ new documentary on Lynd Ward. The screening schedule for “O Brother Man: The Art and Life of Lynd Ward” can be found at this link. Coming spring 2012.
John Marin Documentary to Screen at the Boca Raton Museum of Art
Date: September 24 and September 25, 2011Time: 2:00pmFilm Screening: “John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint!“Location: Boca Raton Museum of ArtBoca Raton, FloridaDirector Michael Maglaras of 217 Films will introduce the film.View a clip at this link. More about the film:“John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint!“ tells the story of one of the most […]
July 7: John Marin Documentary by 217 Films to air on MPBN TV
Every week the MPBN Community Films series brings viewers independently produced films that showcase diverse people, places and topics of Maine. In July, 217 Films‘ “John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint!“ is one of the featured films on the television stations of the Maine Public Broadcasting Network. July 79:55pmMPBN – TV“John Marin: Let the […]
Lynd Ward Documentary Shooting to Begin in June
Michael Maglaras, Director, in conversation with Robin Ward Savage about 217 Films’ new project “O Brother Man: The Art and Life of Lynd Ward”. Shooting for this new film begins June 22.
Penn State Libraries to Digitize Lynd Ward Collection for Documentary by 217 Films
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Penn State Libraries to Digitize Lynd Ward Collection for Documentary by 217 Films Robin Ward Savage, Michael Maglaras, and Terri Templeton UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA (February 21, 2011) – In celebration of the art and life of American printmaker and illustrator, Lynd Ward (1905-1985), 217 Films has given a gift to Penn State […]
217 Films: Documentary about Lynd Ward Announced
Documentary about American Woodcut Artist and Illustrator Lynd Ward Announced ASHFORD, CONNECTICUT (February 10, 2011) – Connecticut-based independent film makers Michael Maglaras and Terri Templeton of 217 Films announce that their new film project — their fourth film since 2005 — will be on the great American woodcut artist and illustrator Lynd Ward. The film […]
Michael Maglaras In Performance: Snow-Bound
In this video, Michael Maglaras reads an excerpt from John Greenleaf Whittier’s poem “Snow-Bound.” The Library of America calls Michael Maglaras’s reading of this poem “The best recording of Snow-Bound…”. This video excerpt is taken from a full performance of this poem he made at the St. Lawrence Arts Center in Portland, Maine on Sunday, […]
Cleophas at the Crocker
Cleophas and His Own will screen at the Crocker Art Museum on Thursday, December 2 at 5:30pm as part of the Museum’s new Thursdays ’til 9 series. Art lovers will recall that this film made its west coast premiere in 2006 at the Crest Theatre in conjunction with a gallery talk at the Crocker during […]
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 […]