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Special Event

Mumblecore Panel Discussion: Small Talk, Big Moments?

When

Thursday Oct 22, 2009 (8pm)

Where

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Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art and Block Cinema (Venue Partner)

40 Arts Circle Drive

Northwestern University

847 491 4000

Directions: On the south end of Northwestern University's campus, just off Sheridan Road. Free parking at NU after 4 pm weekdays and all day weekends. Near the CTA Purple Line Davis and Foster stops and the Metra Davis stop.

Price

Free

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Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art and Block Cinema says…

Mumblecore movies are inherently small. Their cast, crew, budget, scope: everything about the enterprise is small. This can alienate as much as it can inspire: one person’s fascination is another’s boredom. But these films also capture moments that speak to larger themes and a potentially larger audience. But will they ever get there? And should they? Are small films like these intrinsically limited to a small audience, and are they therefore better suited for the small screen? A panel of mumblecore filmmakers will discuss the implications of their work and the challenges and potential of the ultra-low budget filmmaking process. The panel will feature directors Joe Swanberg, Aaron Katz, Frank V. Ross, and Barry Jenkins.