Thu, Apr 16 / 7 pm
The Nature of Modernism: E. Stewart Williams
Directed by Jake Gorst and Tracey Rennie Gorst
2014, USA, 79 min
When Frank Sinatra walked into E. Stewart Williams’ newly established architectural office in May, 1947 he wanted a Georgian style house built in the desert of Palm Springs. Williams tactfully convinced him of the benefits of modernism and Sinatra went for it. The two had no idea how far reaching and influential that decision would prove to be. The house was the first in a string of mid century modernist gems that still define the look and feel of the Coachella Valley. This film makes extensive use of E. Stewart Williams personal archive photographs and voice recordings to shed light on a remarkable career.
Plays with:
Creative Placemaking Challenge / Dir. Mike Maryniuk, 2014, 8 min, World Premiere / This film documents a challenge to create temporary installations and activities that animated selected alleys and dray ways in the Exchange District.
Sponsored by Sheila Grover and Greg Thomas
Generously supported by the Winnipeg Foundation
