An Evening with Mark Morris

12/16/09

The celebrated choreographer presents films that illuminate his own work and spotlight classic performances, from Charlie Chaplin to the great black musical artists of the forties.

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  • Cello Suite #3: Falling Down Stairs

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  • Cello Suite #3: Falling Down Stairs

    • Wednesday, December 16 7:00 pm

    Barbara Willis Sweete (Canada, 1995). Mark Morris in person. This lively documentary observes the collaboration between Morris and Yo-Yo Ma as they set a Bach cello suite to dance. With Chaplin short The Rink. (79 mins)

  • Cabin in the Sky

    • Wednesday, December 16 9:00 pm

    Vincente Minnelli (U.S., 1943). Introduced by Mark Morris. Morality is just another song and dance in this exuberant musical fantasy, featuring great performances from Eddie “Rochester” Anderson, Ethel Waters, Lena Horne, and others, directed with imaginative verve by Minnelli. (99 mins)