Welcome to On the Radar, where we preview upcoming events to mark your calendar for. Coming up in August are documentaries about two remarkably influential people.
The Dali Museum screens a film on Spanish architect, Antonio Gaudi. Despite the sparse dialogue, it takes the viewer on an otherworldly tour through each of Gaudi’s buildings. The enchanting visual journey is accompanied by a poignant score by Toru Takemitsu that seamlessly complements Gaudi’s work.
Also playing is Jump at the Sun, which celebrates author Zora Neale Hurston (pictured). The picture – written by St. Pete resident Kristy Andersen – follows Hurston’s life travels and highlights her accomplishments and impact — from writing Their Eyes Were Watching God, to working for the Works Progress Administration, to her significant role in the Harlem Renaissance. The bio-doc features interviews with Maya Angelou and Alice Walker. Stay after the screening for a
This article appears in Jul 22-28, 2010.