Film: "Cunningham" (2019)

• Event Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2023
• Time: 3:00 pm–4:30 pm (CDT)
• Location: Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory St., Urbana, IL
• Cost: Free

• Film

Join the Department of Dance in conjunction with the Cunningham Summer Dance Intensive for the special screening of CUNNINGHAM.

A film by Alla Kovgan. 93 minutes, Germany / France / USA

Synopsis

CUNNINGHAM traces Merce Cunningham's artistic evolution over three decades of risk and discovery (1944-1972), from his early years as a struggling dancer in postwar New York to his emergence as one of the world's most visionary choreographers. The 3D technology weaves together Merce's philosophies and stories, creating a visceral journey into his innovative work. A breathtaking explosion of dance, music, and never-before-seen archival material, CUNNINGHAM is a timely tribute to one of the world's greatest modern dance artists.

Image Credit: A scene from CUNNINGHAM (header), a Magnolia Pictures release. © Mko Malkshasyan. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures; Theatrical one-sheet for CUNNINGHAM, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.