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TORCH presents premiere documentary film screening of:
Skyscrapers - NYC teens who soar beyond the limits
Panel discussion with TORCH teen filmmakers to follow
Light refreshments served prior to screening courtesy of Nice Shoes

Space is limited. Please RSVP to:
212-929-9573 or debid@thetorchprogram.org

Documentary Film Synopsis:
In the cosmopolitan metropolis of New York City, teenagers are presented with countless ways to spend their free time. Everyday teens may spend time with their friends; they work hard in school, play video games and live their lives (both online and in the real world) to their fullest; other teens become notorious for their less savory choices, with the media often pushing to perpetuate the image of the "juvenile delinquent." And still, there is a special breed of teenager that flies beyond either of these stereotypes and truly makes enormous strides to better their world while pursuing their dreams. They demonstrate tremendous empathy, whether it be with their peers, their family, or their community at large. These teenagers never take an opportunity for granted. Traveling the globe for humanitarian efforts, dedicating themselves to environmental awareness, making art with a message, and speaking out to inspire others are just some of this eclectic group’s passions. These teens teach a valuable lesson: never underestimate your own voice, dedication and ability to make a change in the world.

Arman, Corrine, Molly, Pascal, and Zora. These are our teen heroes. These are the Skyscrapers.

Once Upon A Time: Beirut (Kan Ya Makan Beirut) directed by Jocelyne Saab May 11, 2010 12:30, 4 & 7:30PM French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) Florence Gould Hall 55 East 59th Street New York, NY 10022 Distraught over Beirut's destruction, Yasmine and Leila embark on a journey in search of its past. Their possession of two rare, unreleased film reels lands them an encounter with Monsieur Farouk, a reclusive film connoisseur. Through the magic of cinema, the three of them go back in time on a mythical and history-laden tour of the city. Here the movie shines with images of Beirut from the large-scale American studio efforts of the 1970's to the Beirut of the 1960's as seen through the lenses of Arab filmmakers, to the French-directed films of the 1930s. Once Upon A Time: Beirut (Kan Ya Makan Beirut) offers an enchanting look at one of the Middle East's most complex and beautiful cities.

Documentarian Doug Pray, whose earlier films explored hip-hop DJ-ing (Scratch) and surfing (Surfwise), turns to the ad game, profiling some of the most revered men and women in the business in this 2009 film, a Grand Jury Prize nominee at the Sundance Film Festival. Pray focuses on a posse of mavericks who revolutionized the industry with highly creative, convention-busting work, including Lee Clow (creator of iconic spots for Apple), Rich Silverstein and Jeff Goodby (“Got Milk?”), Hal Riney (everything from Bartles & Jaymes to Ronald Reagan), Dan Wieden and David Kennedy (Nike), George Lois (“I Want My MTV”), and May Wells (“I [Heart] New York”). Produced by the One Club, a trade group celebrating excellence in advertising (2009; 86 minutes)

Screens Daily at 1pm from 5/12-5/16

To view the film trailer go to: artandcopyfilm.com

The Paley Center for Media saluted the acclaimed AMC drama series Mad Men with this special symposium in Los Angeles. TV Guide senior critic Matt Roush interviews Matt Weiner, creator of show, along with such cast members as Jon Hamm (Don Draper), Elisabeth Moss (Peggy Olson), John Slattery (Roger Sterling), Robert Morse (Bertram Cooper), Vincent Kartheiser (Pete Campbell), and Christina Hendricks (Joan Holloway). Highlights from the show, selected by Weiner, are screened. (2008; 107 minutes)

Daily May 12-16 at 3PM

Documentarian Doug Pray, whose earlier films explored hip-hop DJ-ing (Scratch) and surfing (Surfwise), turns to the ad game, profiling some of the most revered men and women in the business in this 2009 film, a Grand Jury Prize nominee at the Sundance Film Festival. Pray focuses on a posse of mavericks who revolutionized the industry with highly creative, convention-busting work, including Lee Clow (creator of iconic spots for Apple), Rich Silverstein and Jeff Goodby (“Got Milk?”), Hal Riney (everything from Bartles & Jaymes to Ronald Reagan), Dan Wieden and David Kennedy (Nike), George Lois (“I Want My MTV”), and May Wells (“I [Heart] New York”). Produced by the One Club, a trade group celebrating excellence in advertising (2009; 86 minutes)

Screens Daily at 1pm from 5/12-5/16

To view the film trailer go to: artandcopyfilm.com

The Paley Center for Media saluted the acclaimed AMC drama series Mad Men with this special symposium in Los Angeles. TV Guide senior critic Matt Roush interviews Matt Weiner, creator of show, along with such cast members as Jon Hamm (Don Draper), Elisabeth Moss (Peggy Olson), John Slattery (Roger Sterling), Robert Morse (Bertram Cooper), Vincent Kartheiser (Pete Campbell), and Christina Hendricks (Joan Holloway). Highlights from the show, selected by Weiner, are screened. (2008; 107 minutes)

Daily May 12-16 at 3PM

Documentarian Doug Pray, whose earlier films explored hip-hop DJ-ing (Scratch) and surfing (Surfwise), turns to the ad game, profiling some of the most revered men and women in the business in this 2009 film, a Grand Jury Prize nominee at the Sundance Film Festival. Pray focuses on a posse of mavericks who revolutionized the industry with highly creative, convention-busting work, including Lee Clow (creator of iconic spots for Apple), Rich Silverstein and Jeff Goodby (“Got Milk?”), Hal Riney (everything from Bartles & Jaymes to Ronald Reagan), Dan Wieden and David Kennedy (Nike), George Lois (“I Want My MTV”), and May Wells (“I [Heart] New York”). Produced by the One Club, a trade group celebrating excellence in advertising (2009; 86 minutes)

Screens Daily at 1pm from 5/12-5/16

To view the film trailer go to: artandcopyfilm.com

The Paley Center for Media saluted the acclaimed AMC drama series Mad Men with this special symposium in Los Angeles. TV Guide senior critic Matt Roush interviews Matt Weiner, creator of show, along with such cast members as Jon Hamm (Don Draper), Elisabeth Moss (Peggy Olson), John Slattery (Roger Sterling), Robert Morse (Bertram Cooper), Vincent Kartheiser (Pete Campbell), and Christina Hendricks (Joan Holloway). Highlights from the show, selected by Weiner, are screened. (2008; 107 minutes)

Daily May 12-16 at 3PM

Documentarian Doug Pray, whose earlier films explored hip-hop DJ-ing (Scratch) and surfing (Surfwise), turns to the ad game, profiling some of the most revered men and women in the business in this 2009 film, a Grand Jury Prize nominee at the Sundance Film Festival. Pray focuses on a posse of mavericks who revolutionized the industry with highly creative, convention-busting work, including Lee Clow (creator of iconic spots for Apple), Rich Silverstein and Jeff Goodby (“Got Milk?”), Hal Riney (everything from Bartles & Jaymes to Ronald Reagan), Dan Wieden and David Kennedy (Nike), George Lois (“I Want My MTV”), and May Wells (“I [Heart] New York”). Produced by the One Club, a trade group celebrating excellence in advertising (2009; 86 minutes)

Screens Daily at 1pm from 5/12-5/16

To view the film trailer go to: artandcopyfilm.com

The Paley Center for Media saluted the acclaimed AMC drama series Mad Men with this special symposium in Los Angeles. TV Guide senior critic Matt Roush interviews Matt Weiner, creator of show, along with such cast members as Jon Hamm (Don Draper), Elisabeth Moss (Peggy Olson), John Slattery (Roger Sterling), Robert Morse (Bertram Cooper), Vincent Kartheiser (Pete Campbell), and Christina Hendricks (Joan Holloway). Highlights from the show, selected by Weiner, are screened. (2008; 107 minutes)

Daily May 12-16 at 3PM

Documentarian Doug Pray, whose earlier films explored hip-hop DJ-ing (Scratch) and surfing (Surfwise), turns to the ad game, profiling some of the most revered men and women in the business in this 2009 film, a Grand Jury Prize nominee at the Sundance Film Festival. Pray focuses on a posse of mavericks who revolutionized the industry with highly creative, convention-busting work, including Lee Clow (creator of iconic spots for Apple), Rich Silverstein and Jeff Goodby (“Got Milk?”), Hal Riney (everything from Bartles & Jaymes to Ronald Reagan), Dan Wieden and David Kennedy (Nike), George Lois (“I Want My MTV”), and May Wells (“I [Heart] New York”). Produced by the One Club, a trade group celebrating excellence in advertising (2009; 86 minutes)

Screens Daily at 1pm from 5/12-5/16

To view the film trailer go to: artandcopyfilm.com

The Q Note and Crescent Street Films present a staged reading of the feature film script Astoria Park Sunday May 16 at Astoria's Hellgate Social. After six years in the making and the highly acclaimed short film, Chrysovalantis Stamelos and Paras H. Chaudhari present to you their groundbreaking first feature.

Synopsis
With basketball and freestyle rap as the platform, Astoria Park takes place over the course of one summer day in Queens, NY and portrays the fierce struggle between two groups of friends to protect their identity and territory in the uncomfortable racial dynamic that is post 9/11 NYC. Tensions rise, and anger escalates into a high-octane battle of wits and will.

The Paley Center for Media saluted the acclaimed AMC drama series Mad Men with this special symposium in Los Angeles. TV Guide senior critic Matt Roush interviews Matt Weiner, creator of show, along with such cast members as Jon Hamm (Don Draper), Elisabeth Moss (Peggy Olson), John Slattery (Roger Sterling), Robert Morse (Bertram Cooper), Vincent Kartheiser (Pete Campbell), and Christina Hendricks (Joan Holloway). Highlights from the show, selected by Weiner, are screened. (2008; 107 minutes)

Daily May 12-16 at 3PM