Screening & Panel Discussion of 'Dirty Pictures' with Dennis Barrie
In 1990, the art world and the legal system collided in a Cincinnati courtroom. At the center of the "Trial of the Century" was Dennis Barrie, a museum director who risked a jail sentence to defend the First Amendment and the right to exhibit the work of Robert Mapplethorpe.Join us for a special screening of the Golden Globe-winning film Dirty Pictures (2000), followed by an exclusive, live panel discussion featuring our very own Dennis Barrie. This is a rare opportunity to hear the firsthand account of the trial that reshaped American culture, directly from the man who stood his ground against obscenity charges that shocked the nation.Program Highlights:Feature Presentation: A screening of Dirty Pictures, starring James Woods as Dennis Barrie. The film dramatizes the intense public outcry, the police raid on the museum, and the high-stakes trial that followed.Fact vs. Fiction with Dennis Barrie: Following the film, Dennis will take the stage to separate Hollywood drama from the reality of the 1990 trial. He’ll share the "behind-the-scenes" moments the cameras missed.The Mapplethorpe Legacy: A deep-dive discussion on why The Perfect Moment exhibition was so controversial and how the verdict of "Not Guilty" protected the future of artistic expression in American museums.Live Audience Q&A: Have your questions ready for a moderated session with Dennis.
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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3555627-0
