Dryden Roundtable Whether they were born here, lived here, studied here, or worked here, there is an impressive list of filmmakers that Rochester can claim as their own, from the silent period to those still working today. In this discussion, Curator of Film Exhibitions will talk about some of these notable natives with longtime editor at the Democrat & Chronicle, Jim Memmott...

Dryden Roundtable Our current film series, “From Rochester, With Love” focuses on bringing films starring, directed by, or written by artists from Rochester. Whether they were born here, lived here, studied here, or worked here, there is an impressive list of filmmakers that Rochester can claim as their own, from the silent period to those still working today.

Rochester Premiere This poetic, immersive documentary delves into real perspectives on far-reaching issues surrounding appropriation, self-determination, and restitution. Set in November 2021, the film charts 26 royal treasures from the Kingdom of Dahomey that are due to leave Paris and return to their country of origin: the present-day Republic of Benin.