Tuesday, June 19, 2012

The Aspen Institute Arts Program and Aspen Film's Third Annual NEW VIEWS: Documentaries & Dialogue Program Announced


The Aspen Institute Arts Program and Aspen Film present the third annual NEW VIEWS: Documentaries & Dialogue series highlighting critically acclaimed documentaries with post-screening discussions featuring special guests. The series begins at the Aspen Ideas Festival on Sunday, July 1, and continues on Monday nights July 23 through August 13. All films will be shown at Paepcke Auditorium in Aspen.

Documentaries continue to play an increased and exciting role in public discourse, bringing a vibrant voice to current events, personalities, and issues affecting culture and society. This carefully curated selection of important films and speakers offers a fresh insight designed to intrigue, expand, and enrich the creative conversations of our time. Each screening will be followed by a conversation with the director or relevant special guests.

Tickets for NEW VIEWS are $20 per show and go on sale to the public June 20 through Aspen Show Tickets at the Wheeler Opera House box office and at aspenshowtix.com. If available, tickets will also be sold at the door starting 30 minutes before show time.