Saturday, April 26th at 11:00 AM
& Sunday April 27th at 11:00 AM

Art 11 Film Series Screening – FREE TO MEMBERS

Killer of Sheep (1978) – New 4K Restoration
Director: Charles burnett
80m, Narrative, NR

Summary:
Burnett’s films focus on everyday life in black communities in a manner rarely in American cinema, combining lyrical elements with a starkly neorealist, documentary-style approach that chronicles the unfolding story with depth and riveting simplicity.

In Killer of Sheep, Stan, employed at a slaughterhouse, is suffering from the emotional side effects of his bloody occupation to such a degree that his entire life unhinges.

Burnett once said of the film, “[Stan’s] real problems lie within the family, trying to make that work and be a human being. You don’t necessarily win battles; you survive.”

Trailer: https://youtu.be/bORJQ8dF9tQ

Art 11 Series: Presenting the best in recently acclaimed documentary and international cinema to our historic screen. These screenings are held on select Saturdays and Sundays at 11AM. Speakers and Q&A’s presented during select screenings. FREE TO MEMBERS!

Supported in part by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture as well as the Arts Council of Long Beach, the City of Long Beach, and Port of Long Beach.