Left In Lowell

Lowell Film Collaborative is at it again…I have no idea how they find the time to organize all these film viewings! But thank goodness they do - what a great addition to Lowell’s cultural scene. From their latest email:

“Life. Support. Music.”
with special guest performance by Jason Crigler
Thursday, November 12, 7PM, UMass Lowell, O’Leary Library
61 Wilder Street, Lowell. Free admission!

Follow the inspirational journey of hope and recovery as experienced by NYC guitarist/musician Jason Crigler, who suffered a near-fatal brain hemorrhage in 2004 while onstage in Manhattan. Though he survived this life-shattering episode, his road to recovery was painful and staggering. Remarkably documented by film director and close friend, Eric Metzgar, this moving, brilliant, and award-winning film will premier in Lowell with a special guest appearance by Jason himself, who will give first-hand insight into the last five years of his life, and, honor everyone with a special live performance. Presented in partnership with Moses Greeley Parker Lectures and 119 Gallery.

“The Adventures of Prince Achmed”
featuring a live photoplay by the Andreas Kapsalis Trio
Monday, November 16, 7:30PM
UMass Lowell, Durgin Concert Hall, 35 Wilder Street, Lowell
Admission: $5 general public, Free for UML faculty, staff & students (w/ID)

The Lowell Film Collaborative is excited to be partnering with UMass Lowell Department of Music, the 119 Gallery and the Revolving Museum for a first-ever screening of this incredible 1926 animated film. Considered to be the oldest feature-length animated film in existence, “The Adventures of Prince Achmed” was conceived and animated by German animator Lotte Reiniger who spent her lifetime creating films through silhouette puppetry, an art form first utilized by the Chinese.

The Andreas Kapsalis Trio are masters at performing live photoplays (soundtracks) to film, including the brilliant “Adventures of Prince Achmed.” Don’t miss this incredible film & music event!

“At Home in Utopia”
Special guests include director Michal Goldman
Thursday, November 19, 6:30PM / Refreshments, 7PM / Film screening
Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market Street, Lowell
Free admission!

What does it take to get housing that’s good for our children? What does it take to build a community where we want to live? Does it take a movement? During the 1920s, thousands of immigrant factory workers managed to build cooperative apartment houses that they owned and ran themselves. When they were hit by the Great Depression, they fought alongside others to win the social safety net that we are now in danger of losing. Join us for the Lowell premiere of this compelling documentary, accompanied by an insightful panel discussion with director Michal Goldman and other community leaders.

Guest Panelists: Michal Goldman, Filmmaker; Bob Forrant, Professor/Regional Economics and Social Development; Lindolfo Carballo, Community Action to Support Affordability (CASA)