Amazing Grace (Sydney Pollack, Alan Elliott, US 2018, 89 min., DCP)
In observance of Juneteenth and the closing of the exhibition Joshua Rashaad McFadden: I Believe I'll Run On, the George Eastman Museum is offering free admission to all.
The exhibition galleries and historic mansion will be open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The Discovery Room will be open with hands-on activities.
There will also be two free film screenings in the Dryden Theatre:
- 1 p.m. The Throwaways (Ira McKinley, Bhawin Suchak, US 2013, 65 min., DCP)
- 3:30 p.m. Amazing Grace (Sydney Pollack, Alan Elliott, US 2018, 89 min., DCP)
Generously supported by the Drs. Dawn and Jacques Lipson Enhancing Life Fund of the Rochester Area Community Foundation.
Please note: We are currently requiring proof of vaccination, photo ID, and masks for all guests entering the Dryden Theatre. However, proof of vaccination and masks are not required for entrance to the museum.
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Joshua Rashaad McFadden: I Believe I'll Run On
November 5, 2021–June 19, 2022
Artist Joshua Rashaad McFadden uses photography to engage some of the most challenging subject matter of our time. Working across genres he critically examines race, masculinity, sexuality, and gender in the United States.
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