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Sleeping Beauty Screening at National Building Museum
March 8 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$5 – $15Join the National Building Museum for a one-of-a-kind evening of cinema, conversation, and community. Its Great Movies in the Great Hall series blends expert insights with visually stunning films, offering a deeper appreciation of storytelling, culture, and artistry. Each event begins with a discussion led by scholars and industry experts, exploring the film’s themes, historical influences, and cultural impact. Then immerse yourself in a cinematic masterpiece on the big screen.
SLEEPING BEAUTY
Saturday, March 8 | 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Celebrate the timeless magic of Disney’s Sleeping Beauty. This landmark film introduced a groundbreaking artistic style that drew inspiration from medieval art and architecture. With its bold, stylized visuals created by Eyvind Earle, Sleeping Beauty stands apart from earlier Disney films in its use of geometry and design. Meredith Cohen, Medieval Architectural Historian, will lead a presentation exploring the unique artistic influences behind the film’s fantastical world and how its medieval aesthetic reflects both historical and cultural narratives.