Musical/Music-themed

Essentially a master’s thesis on the life and work of famed cinematographer Jack Cardiff, Cameraman demonstrates for audiences the stunning work Cardiff created for the screen. Cinematographer of such seminal films as The Red Shoes, African Queen and Last Days of Pompeii, Jack Cardiff’s work in the film industry began in 1918 and has left the world with an unforgettable film legacy.  Director to be in attendance for screenings

Amid the clamor of downtown Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo and third largest city in Africa, exists the only all-black orchestra in the world.  This uplifting and vibrant film introduces us to its eclectic cast of players—most of whom work full-time jobs and perform on hand-built instruments to boot--as they struggle to stage an open-air performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.  Conductor Armand Diangienda of the Kinshasa Symphony will be in attendance for screenings (4/9 & 4/10)

Winner of two Academy Awards, this Powell and Pressburger gem follows a gorgeous red-headed ballet dancer who is poised to become a superstar until she falls for the composer of a ballet called “The Red Shoes,” in which she is starring. When a year later she has the chance for stardom again, the struggle between her passion for dance and her heart proves to be too much and leads to a tragic decision.