Sink or Swim
UW Cinematheque 821 University Ave., UW Vilas Hall, Room 4070, Madison, Wisconsin
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USA | 1990 | 16mm | 48 min.
Director: Su Friedrich
Through 26 short stories, director Friedrich tells of the highly charged relationship between a young girl and her father. Selected for inclusion in the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry, Sink or Swim is a formally challenging and deeply moving film.
The Cinematheque will welcome Oscar-winning filmmaker Damien Chazelle in person on Friday, February 23, to present a screening of La La Land on a rare 35mm print from the Academy Film Archive. Chazelle’s visit will culminate a month-long series of this young writer-director’s body of work. On February 24, Chazelle will be on hand to present a day-long selection of personal film favorites that he has curated for our viewing pleasure.
All Cinematheque screenings are free and open to the public.