Typeface

press release:

THURS., 9/6, 7 p.m.

Spotlight on Documentary

Justine Nagan in Person!

TYPEFACE

USA | 2009 | HD Projection | 59 min. Director: Justine Nagan

The Hamilton Wood Type Museum in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, preserves an analog craft in a world swiftly leaving the tactile and handmade. An absorbing profile of a charming cultural institution and its determined supporters, Typeface details the intricacies of printmaking at the museum's workshops and reveals its influence on a new generation of artists and designers. Preceded by Sacred Transformations (2019, 10 min.), a short documentary about a Chicago tattoo artist who helps people reshape tattoos that belong in their pasts. UW Madison alum Justine Nagan directed and produced the films during her time as executive director of the legendary documentary production company Kartemquin Films. She will be present for a discussion after the screening.

In conjunction with UW Madison’s Spotlight on Documentary, September 6-7, the Cinematheque will present films from major documentary production companies that are led by UW Madison alums. Whether investigating political and social issues around the world, sharing outstanding stories with unique perspectives, or contextualizing the accomplishments and controversies of the sports industry, these producers continually expand the definitions and possibilities of non-fiction filmmaking. The screenings in this series accompany roundtable discussions on Friday, September 7, with guests Justine Nagan (POV), Raney-Aronson Rath (Frontline), and Libby Geist (ESPN Films). The 10am roundtable, geared toward students, will focus on the experience of working in the documentary industry, and the 2pm discussion will consider the state of the contemporary industry and examine the contributions of the guests and their respective companies. The roundtables will be moderated by fellow UW alums and documentary scholars David Resha and Nora Stone. All screenings and roundtables take place in our regular venue, 4070 Vilas Hall.

All Cinematheque screenings are free and open to the public.