What does it take to bring one of the most groundbreaking — and most widely seen — films in history to the screen? Join OLLI favorite and film historian Harry Chotiner for a fascinating afternoon that pulls back the curtain on a production beset by obstacles, resistance and sheer improbability. The documentary we’ll screen (no big reveal — come and be surprised!) doesn’t just tell that story — it offers a riveting lens on an already extraordinary journey. Sign up and experience the remarkable film about the remarkable film, followed by Harry’s always illuminating lecture and a lively discussion that promises to deepen what you’ve just seen and felt. 

About Harry Chotiner

Harry Chotiner served as an editor at Socialist Review magazine, a reader at Zoetrope Studios, and a story editor at CBS. He also served as vice president of development at 20th Century Fox and Interscope Communications and has taught history and film courses at the school of professional studies at New York University. Harry's OLLI courses are always among the most popular courses we offer with hundreds of members diving into the movies with him, term after term. 

Tickets

• 🎟️ $0 Premium/Premium Plus Members
• 🎟️ $35 OLLI Members (Single-Term, Annual/Annual Plus and Best of OLLI) and OLLI Faculty
• 🎟️ $10.50 Fee Assistance Members
• 🎟️ $45 Public/General Admission

Details👇 

• Friday, March 20, 1–4 PM
• 1995 University Ave., Suite 202/204 (2nd Floor), Berkeley
• This is an in-person-only gathering
• All are welcome! 

[Members, be sure to log in to your OLLI account before registering to receive your discount]