September 29, 2024 – “The Dragon Painter (1919)”  (Silent Movie Day) [silent film accompaniment]

Venue: Freer Gallery of Art, Meyer Auditorium
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.EST
Address: Jefferson Dr. SW, Washington, DC 20565, USA

https://www.si.edu/events?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D176827889

Event Overview:
In celebration of Silent Movie Day, a special screening of “The Dragon Painter” (1919), a pioneering Asian American film, will be held.

Films Being Screened: The Dragon Painter” (1919), starring Japanese American actor Sessue Hayakawa.
This film is known for its respectful portrayal of Japanese culture without the orientalist stereotypes of the time, and the story revolves around the tale of Tatsu, a painter who believes that his fiancee has been captured by a dragon.

The live piano accompaniment will be provided by Makia Matsumura, who also provided the soundtrack for the film.

A Blu-ray and DVD of the film (with soundtrack supplement and additional scenes) will be released on 9/24. For more information, please visit here.