Bruce Experiences: Sunday Cinema–Ricardo and Painting
Sunday, May 5, 2024, 2:00-4:00 PM, Gale and Robert H. Lawrence, Jr., and Pamela and Robert Goergen Auditorium
Sunday Cinema is a curated film series which showcases a diverse selection of films that discuss science, art, and the intersection between the two. From documentaries that delve into the lives of groundbreaking scientists to visually stunning narratives that draw inspiration from the wonders of the natural world, each screening promises an enriching cinematic experience. Through the generous support of Bank of America, Bruce Experiences: Sunday Cinema seeks to bridge the gap between the analytical and the imaginative, offering a unique perspective on the shared narratives of these seemingly distinct worlds.
On May 5 at 2:00pm in the Gale and Robert H. Lawrence, Jr., and Pamela and Robert Goergen Auditorium, join us for a screening of Ricardo and Painting, a film by Barbet Schroeder, followed by a Q&A with the Director of Programming for the Focus on French Cinema, Joe Meyer. Ricardo and Painting is Barbet Schroeder's portrait of his friend the painter Ricardo Cavallo, who devoted his life to painting. From Buenos Aires to Finistère, via Paris and Peru, this film is an invitation to dive into the history of painting, but also to discover the life of this exceptional man who, with simplicity and humility, always fully committed, to the point of transmitting his passion to the children of his village. You can find more information about Ricardo and Painting here.
About Joe Meyers:
Joe Meyers is Director of Programming for the Focus on French Cinema film festival in Connecticut. He is co-host of the Spotify podcast ‘Now a Major Motion Picture!’ Since 2020 he has been a regular contributor to the Number 1 morning drive time radio show “Chaz & AJ.”
Meyers wrote features about movies, theater and books for more than 30 years for the Hearst Connecticut Media Group and other publications.
Meyers has done much public speaking at libraries and arts organizations in Connecticut. He has also hosted many public interviews at the Stamford non-profit movie theater, the Avon, ranging from Frank Langella and Paul Schrader to Gene Wilder and John Cameron Mitchell.
In the 1970s, Meyers ran the first (and only) art house on the Delmarva Peninsula—the Lewes Cinema. In 2012, the Mystery Writers of America gave Meyers the Ellery Queen Award for his writing on crime fiction.
Tickets: $10 for Non Members/Bruce Museum members, Alliance Française of Greenwich members, and Francophone Film Festival VIP passholders free*
*does not include museum admission
Bruce Experiences is generously sponsored by Bank of America.
