Bryant Park Reel Talks: Revolution in 35mm: Political Violence and Resistance in Cinema from the Arthouse to the Grindhouse, 1960-1990

On August 18, 2025, Samm Deighan presents Revolution in 35mm: Political Violence and Resistance in Cinema from the Arthouse to the Grindhouse, 1960-1990. This talk explores how films from arthouse and cult cinema depicted political violence and resistance amid global upheavals—from post-colonial struggles to radical protest movements and urban guerrilla warfare. Deighan and a team of scholars analyze diverse filmmaking movements and genres, uncovering how cinema reflected and responded to social and political unrest across the world. Hosted by Scott Adlerberg, the event offers a rich look at this turbulent era’s cinematic legacy.