This comprehensive screening series of virtually every short subject and feature to win the Oscar® for documentary filmmaking resumes in celebration of the Awards years 1977–1988.  Screenings continue on Monday evenings through November 19, offering a unique opportunity to observe the historical impact and evolution of the theatrical documentary.  The retrospective features the best available prints of these films – often newly struck or restored editions from the documentary collection of the Academy Film Archive.  Program handouts feature comprehensive notes on the making of the films and include original still reproductions from the shorts and full-color reproductions of the original feature poster art.  These are complemented on many of the evenings by onstage discussions with the filmmakers (schedules permitting).

November 5 (2 hrs. 9 mins. total)

Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements (1985) 29 mins.
The one-time decorated Vietnam War pilot gives up his military career to devote himself to healing and non-violent solutions in war-torn El Salvador.  Post-film discussion with director Deborah Shaffer and Dr. Charlie Clements.

Broken Rainbow (1985) 70 mins.
This film presents a scathing indictment of the treatment of Native Americans during the 1970s and early 1980s.  Post-film discussion with producers Maria Florio and Victoria Mudd.

Women – for America, for the World (1986, tie) 30 mins.
Twenty-two prominent American women share their practical, compassionate views on the need to end the arms race and reassess national priorities.  Post-film discussion with producer Vivienne Verdon-Roe.

November 12 (2 hrs. 51 mins. total)

Artie Shaw: Time Is All You’ve Got (1986, tie) 114 mins.
New print from the original negative.  Legendary bandleader and clarinetist Artie Shaw takes center stage in this insightful and energetic portrait.  Post-film discussion with producer Brigitte Berman.

Down and Out in America (1986, tie) 57 mins.
New print. This film examines a cross-section of luckless Americans and the societal factors that contributed to their poverty.  Post-film discussion with director Lee Grant and producer Joseph Feury.

November 19 (1 hr. 52 mins. total)

Young at Heart (1987) 29 mins.
Two widowed artists in their mid-eighties meet on a painting trip and fall in love. Post-film discussion with producer Sue Marx.

The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table (1987) 56 mins.
This film celebrates the vibrant group of artists and intellectuals who lunched daily at New York’s Algonquin Hotel during the 1920s.

You Don’t Have to Die (1988) 27 mins.
Young Jason Gaes shares his inspirational victory over cancer. Post-film discussion with executive producer Jennifer Warren.