BEACH FILM CLUB
Bi-monthly film series
Watch films at your leisure in advance and then join the virtual discussions led by Shannon Skelton, Assistant Professor at K-State’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance.
All virtual discussions are free and open to the public. Email questions at beachart@k-state.edu or sbskelton@k-state.edu
Themes:
Women Behind the Camera: a collection of films and provocative works by female directors that will inspire intriguing discussions.
Perspectives: films exploring territories where the real and perceived unreal collide, challenging the viewer to question their own viewpoints and assumptions.
SPRING 2021 VIRTUAL DISCUSSIONS SCHEDULE:
Women Behind the Camera
February 24, 7:30 p.m.
Eve’s Bayou (US), 1997
Director: Kasi Lemons
Streaming: Amazon, YouTube, iTunes
Register in advance for the virtual discussion here.
March 10, 7:30 p.m.
Shorts by Women from the Silent Era
Various Years
Directors: Dorothy Davenport, Lois Weber and Mabel Normand
Streaming: YouTube (free)
Register in advance for the virtual discussion here.
March 24, 7:30 p.m.
Monsoon Wedding (IND), 2001
Director: Mira Nair
Streaming: Peacock, YouTube, iTunes, Google Play
Register in advance for the virtual discussion here.
PERSPECTIVES
April 14, 7:30 p.m.
Women Without Men (IRAN), 2009
Director: Shirin Neshat
Streaming: Amazon Prime (free with subscription)
Register in advance for the virtual discussion here.
April 28, 7:30 p.m.
Experimental Perspectives
Various Years
Directors: Stan Brakhage, Kenneth Anger Chris Marker and Maya Deren
Streaming: YouTube (free)
Register in advance for the virtual discussion here.
May 5, 7:30 p.m.
Frida (US/MEX), 2002
Director: Julie Taymor
Streaming: Netflix (free with subscription), Amazon, YouTube, iTunes
Register in advance for the virtual discussion here.