Événement

TEENAGE and 150 YEARS OF KANE (FILM at the Erie Art Museum)

July 2, 2014
Teenage (2014) at 7:00pm Documentary/History
Western Pennsylvania Premiere

Plus 150 Years of Kane: A Student Journey (2014) at 6:00pm with Q&A Documentary/History

Sponsored by Erie Arts & Culture

'Teenagers' did not always exist. But then, they were invented. With a changing tide the world
over and a struggle erupting between adults and youth, the concept of a new generation took shape. Whether in America, England, or Germany, whether party-crazed Flappers or hip Swing Kids, zealous Nazi Youth or frenzied Sub-Debs, it didn't matter - they were all a new idea of
youth. They were all 'Teenagers.' Teenage is a living collage of rare archival material, filmed portraits, and voices (provided by Jena Malone, Ben Whishaw, Julia Hummer, Jessie Usher) lifted from early 20th century diary entries to define a new idea of youth. Using a smartly
assembled blend of archival footage and well-made re-enactments, Teenage surveys the rise of adolescent culture with tenderness and wit. 78 minutes. Director: Matt Wolf. Writers: Jon Savage, Matt Wolf.

Nominated for Best Documentary Feature (2013 Tribeca Film Festival)

Arrive early! 150 Years of Kane: A Student Journey (2014) will start at 6:00pm followed by a Q&A.

The two-year project involved ten Kane Middle School students who researched, wrote, shot, and edited the film with author, PJ Piccirillo, and filmmaker, John C. Lyons. 45 minutes.