Ailey

Alvin Ailey was a trailblazing pioneer who found salvation through dance. Ailey traces the full contours of this brilliant and enigmatic man whose search for the truth in movement resulted in enduring choreography that centers on the Black American experience with grace, strength, and unparalleled beauty. Told through Ailey's own words and featuring evocative archival footage and interviews with those who intimately knew him, director Jamila Wignot weaves together a resonant biography of an elusive visionary.
82 minutes
 

Swan Song

The legendary actor Udo Kier stars as a retired hairdresser who escapes the confines of his small-town nursing home in Sandusky, Ohio, after learning of his former client's dying wish for him to style her final hairdo. Soon, he embarks on an odyssey to confront the ghosts of his past—and collect the beauty supplies necessary for the job.

Art 101: Meet the Muralists

Modern members will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of art beyond the walls of the Modern by exploring the work of four local muralists selected by guest moderator and artist Christopher Blay. Learn more about each artist’s inspirations and process while enjoying light bites and wine available for purchase from Café Modern. 

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