The third night in Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s Architecture & Design: Film Night at the Hollywood is all about Vancouver. Tuesday, November 12th starting at 7:30pm we are looking at 3 short films that embrace the mid-century days of our city. From campy to poignant, these three films run the gamut of Vancouver’s 20th century ideals. Entry is by donation, and concession will also be available by donation. Proceeds will go towards producing a historic map guide of Kitsilano. For more information visit www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org or call 604 264 9642.
Architecture & Design: Film Night at the Hollywood Details
Tuesday, November 12th – Vancouver Shorts: The Good and Bad of Mid 20th Century Vancouver
Tuesday, November 26th – The Fountainhead Doors open at 7pm, films start at 7:30pm Tickets: by donation at the door only
Vancouver through the lens of three very different short films – November 12th
To Build a Better City (1964) 15 mins – A CMHC, National Film Board and City of Vancouver production which looks at addressing Vancouver’s perceived ‘blight’ issues in Strathcona and the east side of Vancouver in the 1960s. The film proposes a solution of replacing blocks of ‘blighted’ historic dwellings with blocks of apartments and maisonettes, starting with McLean Park and Skeena Terrace (both still operating public housing developments).
Rainbow War (1985) 20 mins – Created as part of Expo 86, this admittedly campy film was nominated for Best Short Film at the 1986 Oscars. Embracing themes of diversity and tolerance, the film uses colourful kingdoms to highlight the need for understanding between communities. Keep your eyes open for the youthful appearances of Colin Mochrie and Ryan Stiles.
Sleeping Tigers: The Story of the Asahi (2003) 50 mins – This moving story of community triumph tells the story of the Asahi Baseball Team, a group of Japanese Canadians who played out of Oppenheimer Park until the internment of Vancouver’s Japanese citizens in the 1940s. With interviews from surviving members of the original team, this film educates about Japanese history while sharing an uplifting story of community strength.
Also join us November 26th, for The Fountainhead, based on the novel by Ayn Rand.
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Concession will also be available by separate donation To see the full list of movies and dates or for more information on VHF’s Architecture & Design: Film Night at the Hollywood visit: www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org or call 604 264 9642.
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