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Margaret Mead Film
Festival
Nestled in
the Museum’s iconic halls, the festival serves as more than a
cinematic event. It is a celebration of voices and perspectives
from around the world, inviting attendees to come together to
explore the rich, vibrant tapestry that is our shared human experience.
The
four-day celebration taking place from Thursday, May 9, to
Sunday, May 12, will present storytelling, documentary
films, and live performance from diverse voices near and
far.
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The festival
weekend will begin with a stunning performance by
Soundtrack '63, a multimedia orchestral
retrospective of the Black experience in the United
States.
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Opening night
features Sugarcane, a documentary
that follows an investigation into abuse at a
“residential school” for Indigenous children thirty
years after its closure. The findings spark a
reckoning on a sugarcane reserve.
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Films will
highlight remarkable journeys of resilience and
healing as people advocate to revitalize and
protect their homelands.
Hear important
conversations on uplifting native-led stories in
today's media landscape with a panel of leading
activists.
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Experience the
power of community activism with films that tell
incredible stories of those working to preserve
their native languages, rituals, and faith.
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Throughout
the festival, dive deeper into these stories and engage in
vibrant discussions with filmmakers. Don't miss short,
family-friendly animated films in the Milstein Hall of Ocean
Life. Be sure to see the acclaimed documentary series
ICE COLD: The Untold Story of Hip Hop Jewelry in
the Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation. This
film is presented alongside the opening of the Museum's latest
exhibition Ice Cold: An
Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry, showcasing
stunning pieces of art.
Plan
your festival experience today! Welcome performance and
opening-night film tickets are $15 ($13 for Members and
students). All other screenings and programs are $12 ($10 for
Members and students). Purchase 5 or more films or special
events at one time and receive a 20% discount (excludes welcome
performance and welcome toast). Weekend passes are available
for $100 ($75 for Members) and include the welcome performance,
welcome toast, and all other screenings.
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Generous
support for the Margaret Mead Film Festival has been
provided by The Mead Trust.
A
portion of the Margaret Mead Film Festival is made
possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with
the support of the Office of the Governor and the New
York State Legislature.
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American
Museum of Natural History 200
Central Park West New York, NY 10024-5102 Phone: 212-769-5100
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