The first comprehensive exhibition dedicated to John Waters’s moviemaking, exploring his process, themes, and unmatched style
Explores vertical cinema through historical works, three debut films from Southern Californian filmmakers, and a partnership with Ghetto Film School
An installation in homage to filmmakers from the American avant-garde, underground film, and New Queer Cinema
Features original objects, photography, clips, and installation pieces spotlighting acclaimed documentarian Lourdes Portillo
Spotlights the production of BOYZ N THE HOOD, its groundbreaking depiction of Black life in South Central LA, and the film’s lasting legacy
Explores CASABLANCA's enduring significance, its production context during WWII and the accompanying refugee crisis, and the resultant émigré stories behind this beloved classic
Features a wide array of original objects from THE GODFATHER (1972) and THE GODFATHER PART II (1974), offering an exciting glimpse into the process of making a masterpiece
Explores one of global cinema’s most radical and transformative artists, her undeniably personal films, and the diverse array of influences she drew from
More than a century of animated filmmaking as told through the stories of diverse animation artists
The Academy Museum's core exhibition, spanning three levels, numerous galleries, and presenting the diverse, international, and complex stories of moviemakers and the works they create
An immersive film experience created by Pedro Almodóvar, the singular Spanish auteur, that captures the breadth of his irreverent and inventive oeuvre
An immersive aural installation conceived by Guðnadóttir specifically for the museum
The Oscars® Experience presented in the East West Bank Gallery is an immersive simulation in which you can finally accept that Oscar—and take a video home to prove it.