Wednesday, March 10, 2010

The Secret Cinema at the Chemical Heritage Foundation: The Invisible Ray (Universal: 1936).

Join us for the first of four screenings curated by Jay Schwartz of The Secret Cinema in conjunction with CHF's new exhibit, Marvels and Ciphers: A Look Inside the Flask. Each screening mixes vintage educational films about science with classic science-fiction features. Wednesday, 10 March 6:30–8:30 p.m. Chemical Heritage Foundation 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia Feature film: The Invisible Ray (Universal: 1936). Immediately following this screening, David Grazian, associate professor of sociology, University of Pennsylvania, will lead a discussion on the films’ depictions of scientific debate and discovery. This event is free and open to the public. Popcorn and other refreshments will be served. Additional program details are available online at www.chemheritage.org/TheSecretCinema. The next screening of The Secret Cinema at CHF will be 14 April 2010. For more information about CHF and upcoming events, visit our Web site or follow us online. http://www.chemheritage.org/events/the-secret-cinema/index.html

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