In conjunction with the current exhibition, Ruth Orkin: A Centennial Celebration , PDNB Gallery will present a special free screening of two films, Frames of Life and Little Fugitive on Saturday, July 17th at 2 pm.
Space for this event is limited and reservations are required. Kindly RSVP here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/film-screenings-frames-of-life-and-little-fugitive-tickets-161131307077
ABOUT THE FILMS:
FRAMES OF LIFE (1995, 18 minutes)
A short film documentary about Ruth Orkin by her daughter, Mary Engel
Narrated by actress, Julie Harris
Interviews with Mary Ellen Mark, Cornell Capa, Evelyn Daitz and Morris Engel
Selected by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as Outstanding Documentary of 1996.
LITTLE FUGITIVE (1953, 80 minutes)
Written and Directed by Morris Engel, Ruth Orkin and Ray Ashley
Starring Richie Andrusco and Rickie Brewster
A charming story about a boy named Joey, who runs away to Coney Island. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for best motion picture story and winner of the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
