Associate Arts Professor James Martin's "Under the Whale" Film Screening

The American Filmatic Arts grand jury has awarded Jim Martin's film "Under the Whale":

“Grand Jury Award for Experimental Documentary”

We are happy to announce that there will be yet another opportunity to see Jim's film, Under the Whale, in NYC! Here are the Details:

The Chain Film Winter Weekend

Presents:

James Martin’s Under the Whale

Friday February 28 at 7pm

Saturday February 29 at 1pm

Chain Theater

312 West 36^th St, 4^th Floor (Between 8^th and 9^th Ave)

Associate Arts Professor, James Martin recently conceived, wrote, directed, and choreographed Under the Whale, a personal essay short depicting the making of a dance/play about climate change. Set on high school age actor/dancers in Queens and Manhattan, the piece takes a surprising turn when, during the rehearsal process, the Florida Stoneman Douglas shooting happens. As the student movement for gun control rages, the piece hardens into a diatribe of youth challenging those "adults posing as grownups" who deny climate change. More than just an archive of the rehearsals and performance, the film delivers the Professor Martin's personal reasons for making the piece.