On the occasion of the exhibition Alexis Smith: The American Way, MCASD and Digital Gym have partnered to present The Red Shoes (1948). With her signature sense of humor, artist Alexis Smith turns a keen eye to literature, movies and pop culture in collages that combine appropriated text with found images and objects. Borrowing from films like The Red Shoes, Smith scrutinizes stories of self-invention and success.
Synopsis: This Powell and Pressburger classic is widely considered to be one of the greatest films ever made and winner of two Oscars. It focuses on Vicky, a young ballerina starring in a ballet The Red Shoes. Like her character in the ballet, she is irresistibly drawn to dancing. Her life becomes split between her simple human passion and artistic devotion to her profession. The film contains ballet sequences of stylistic mastery, and is visually one of the most innovative and beautiful works of cinema ever created.
Admission/Cost: $9 - $12
Location:
Digital Gym
1100 Market St.
San Diego, CA
Thursday, November 17 - 4:00 PM
Please note that the 7:00 PM screening is sold out.
