Behind the Scenes

Marsden Hartley Film Showing at the MFA St. Pete
It was 16 years ago when we screened our first film, Cleophas and His Own; which focused on world- renowned artist, Marsden Hartley. Audiences were spellbound,

Now Available: New Film “Civilisation and America” Streaming on Vimeo
“Civilisation and America” is now available to rent or purchase on Vimeo via digital streaming. To view a trailer, or to rent or purchase securely via

New documentary film celebrates the 50th anniversary of the U.S. premiere of the groundbreaking BBC television series “Civilisation”
ASHFORD, CONNECTICUT (September 16, 2020) – Connecticut-based independent filmmakers Michael Maglaras and Terri Templeton of 217 Films announce the September 30, 2020 release date of their new
“Civilisation and America” Director’s Statement
This film is an homage. My primary motivation in making a film is admiration. This film is no exception. I admire Lord Kenneth Clark.

Announcing Free Limited Time National Streaming of “America Rising: The Arts of the Gilded Age”
Originally released in 2017, our film “America Rising: The Arts of the Gilded Age” will be streamed online…free…at this link from July 22 through August 5,

Announcing Free Limited Time National Streaming of “Enough to Live On: The Arts of the WPA”
Originally released in 2015, our film “Enough to Live On: The Arts of the WPA” will be streamed online…free…at THIS LINK from June 24 through July

Civilisation and America: 217 Films’ New Documentary Coming in 2020
217 Films’ new documentary celebrates the 50th anniversary of the U.S. premiere of the groundbreaking BBC television series Civilisation Connecticut-based independent filmmakers Michael Maglaras and

Lord Kenneth Clark’s “Civilisation” Featured in New Documentary by 217 Films
New documentary film celebrates the 50th anniversary of the U.S. premiere of the groundbreaking BBC television series Civilisation ASHFORD, CONNECTICUT (January 28, 2018) – Connecticut-based
Don’t Put Away James Levine’s Recordings…Play Them
At 5:06 PM today, the esteemed New York Times music critic Anthony Tommasini published an article in which he confessed his dismay at the allegations