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The work of Michael Maglaras & Terri Templeton

Lynd Ward Film at Georgetown University Library

Join us on Thursday, March 31 at 6:00 pm to salute the end of Georgetown University Library’s “Undiscovered Printmakers” exhibition with a screening of our film “O Brother Man: The Art and Life of Lynd Ward.”  “The Undiscovered Printmakers: Hidden Treasures at Georgetown Univerisity Library” exhibition in the Special Collections and Charles Marvin Fairchild Memorial Galleries features many works by Lynd […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.