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Summer Jazz Film - Bird 7/20/17 (Free for WPU Students)

3:00 p.m.  Light refreshments in WP’s Atrium Lobby

3:15 p.m. “BIRD” (1988)
Directed by Clint Eastwood; Written by Joel Oliansky
A heartfelt study of pioneering bop saxophonist Charlie Parker (Forest Whitaker). Moving forward and backward through Parker’s brief life before his death of a heroin overdose at age 34, the film forgrounds the saxophonist’s difficult relationship with his wife, Chan Parker (Diane Venora), but also features lengthy scenes of Parker improvising on stage.

5:45 p.m. Post-film discussion

6:00 p.m. Wrap-up

Location: WP Atrium Auditorium

Instructor : Jazz Film Enthusiast
Dates : 07/20/17
Days : Thu
From : 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Fee : $ 0.00
Course Number : C004A

Class is unavailable at this time please call 973-720-2354 for more information or other course options

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