Public Programs

Behind the Blacklist: Odds Against Tomorrow (1959) and Force of Evil (1948)

Sun, Jul 9, 11:00 am

Discounted for Members

Double feature —Check out two classic films by Blacklisted Jewish screenwriter, director, and committed Marxist Abraham Polonsky! And hear from his son, Hank Polonsky, about the Blacklist’s impact.

Behind the Blacklist: The Breaking Point (1950) and Body and Soul (1947)

Sun, Aug 20, 11:00 am

Discounted for Members

FILM

Outdoor Movies at the Skirball: The Way We Were (1973)

Fri, Jul 7, 8:30 pm

Discounted for Members

Fiftieth-anniversary screening —Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford shine in this drama that follows a leftist activist and her screenwriter husband as the Blacklist looms.

Hey hey! Ho ho! WGA, come say hello!

Blacklist and its related programs are FREE to Writers Guild of America members with card.

Classes

Always discounted for Members

Double feature —See two thrilling noirs featuring Blacklisted Jewish actor and anti-fascist activist John Garfield. And gain insights from film historian Alan Rode.

Performance

The Big Lie Podcast LIVE with John Mankiewicz

Thu, Aug 31, 7:30 pm

Discounted for Members

See the first episode of The Big Lie podcast acted out live! Inspired by real events, this historical fiction details the making of the controversial pro-union film Salt of the Earth (1952). Stay for a Q&A.

Skirball Mindfulness Retreat: Nurturing Well-Being and Self-Compassion

Sat, Aug 26, 11:00 am–4:00 pm

FREE to active classroom teachers

Cultivate self-compassion and bring awareness to your breath, body, and surroundings. Part of the retreat includes time to reflect on the outdoor exhibition Chloë Bass: Wayfinding