Moonlight & Movies

Moonlight & Movies

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Follow the steps of Jean-Michel Basquiat, graffiti innovator and noise music artist, through 1980’s Lower Manhattan in Edo Bertoglio’s cult classic film. Shot in 1980-81 but only released in 2000, the film features cameos by Debbie Harry and Fab Five Freddy plus musical performances by DNA, James White and the Blacks, Kid Creole and the Coconuts, and more. Introduction by Sean Corcoran, curator of our hit exhibition New York, New Music: 1980-1986 (closing Sept. 18).

Event Timeline:
6:00 pm Happy Hour with DJ on the South Terrace; drinks & snacks available for purchase.  New York, New Music: 1980-1986 open for viewing (3rd Floor)
7:00 pm – Introduction by Sean Corcoran – additional speaker to be announced
7:20 pm – Screening of Downtown 81 (75 mins)
8:35 pm – Film ends, Museum closes.

Museum Of City NY

1220 Fifth Ave at 103rd St.

Thursday, September 8, 2022
7:00pm
 General Admission $20 | Members $15  here

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