In conjunction with the current exhibition, Ruth Orkin: A Centennial Celebration, PDNB Gallery will present a special screening of two films, Frames of Life and Little Fugitive.

Space for this event is limited and reservations are required. Kindly RSVP here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/161131307077

ABOUT THE FILMS:

FRAMES OF LIFE (1995, 18 minutes)

A short film documentary about Ruth Orkin by her daughter, Mary Engel

Narrated by actress, Julie Harris

Interviews with Mary Ellen Mark, Cornell Capa, Evelyn Daitz and Morris Engel

Selected by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as Outstanding Documentary of 1996.

LITTLE FUGITIVE (1953, 80 minutes)

Written and Directed by Morris Engel, Ruth Orkin and Ray Ashley

Starring Richie Andrusco and Rickie Brewster

A charming story about a boy named Joey, who runs away to Coney Island. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for best motion picture story and winner of the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival.