Directed by Charlie McDowell
NR; 90 minutes
“Attentive to characterful details of accent and posture, [Glenn] Close plays this tender-tough old bird beautifully, resisting twinkly sentimentality while maintaining a palpably affectionate rapport with [Emily] Matthews.” — Guy Lodge, Variety
Gazes is a new work by choreographer Alexandra Light, created in collaboration with Texas Ballet Theater as part of the ongoing Dance at the Modern series. This performance is free and open to the public.
Short Films Block 9
5–6:45 pm
Multiple filmmakers are confirmed to be in attendance for a Q&A following the screening
Do No Harm
7:15–9 pm
Writer/director Chris Hartwell and Producer Christian Sosa will be in attendance for a Q&A following the screening
Short Films Block 8
4–5:45 pm
Multiple filmmakers are confirmed to be in attendance for a Q&A following the screening
Left Behind
6:15–8 pm
Join us for an inspiring Q&A session with Anna Toomey, Emmy Award–winning journalist turned independent filmmaker, and Naomi Peña, New York City education advocate and co-founder of the Literacy Academy Collective.
Short Films Block 7
12:30–2 pm
Multiple filmmakers are confirmed to be in attendance for a Q&A following the screening
Recovering the Stories: Exploring the History & Resilience of the Dallas Communities
2:45–4:15 pm
Short Films Block 5 - Student Short Films
10:15–11:30 am
Multiple filmmakers are confirmed to be in attendance for a Q&A following the screening
Leads
Noon–2 pm
Writer/director Bryan Poyser and Producer Taylor Wright will be in attendance for a Q&A following the screening
Short Films Block 3
11:45 am–1:30 pm
Multiple filmmakers are confirmed to be in attendance for a Q&A following the screening
Short Films Block 4
2:15–4pm
Multiple filmmakers are confirmed to be in attendance for a Q&A following the screening
Short Films Block 1
11:45 am–1:30 pm
Multiple filmmakers are confirmed to be in attendance for a Q&A following the screening
Short Films Block 2
2:15–4pm
Multiple filmmakers are confirmed to be in attendance for a Q&A following the screening
In concert with the special exhibition Jenny Saville: The Anatomy of Painting, the Modern is excited to present Framing Movement, in partnership with kNOwBOX dance. This selection of short films delves into themes of embodied painting, reimagining female beauty, connection to art history, physical and virtual realms, and construction and deconstruction of the body. This event is free and open to the public.
Directed by Stephanie Soechtig, 2022
NR, 90 minutes
