American Graffiti in 4K

Selected by the Casting Directors Branch. Free for Museum Members. Special guest: Introduction by casting director and former Academy President David Rubin.

Wed, May 29, 2024 | 7:30pm PT

David Geffen Theater
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Selected by the Casting Directors Branch. Free for Museum Members.

George Lucas took a 180° turn from the stark sci-fi dystopia of THX 1138 (1971) with this delightful ensemble comedy about an eventful night in the life of newly minted high school graduates in 1962, which proved to be the year’s surprise smash hit. Lucas and casting directors Fred Roos and Mike Fenton assembled an ensemble of rising stars including Richard Dreyfuss, Cindy Williams, Ron Howard, Harrison Ford, and an Academy Award–nominated Candy Clark. The film was also nominated for Best Picture, Directing, Original Screenplay, and Film Editing.

DIRECTED BY: George Lucas. WRITTEN BY: George Lucas, Gloria Katz, Willard Huyck. WITH: Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat, Charlie Martin Smith. 1973. 110 min. USA. Color. Scope. English. Rated PG. 4K DCP.

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    Location

    The Academy Museum and its theaters are located at 6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036

    Parking

    Self-parking, accessible parking, and electric vehicle charging options are available. See below for our parking structure information and view the parking page for further details.

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    Roddenberry Lane, entrance on Fairfax Ave.

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    6000 W 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90036, entrance on 6th St.
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    Accessible spots on P1, adjacent to elevators
    EV charging stations on P1 and P2

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    744 Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036, entrance on Fairfax Ave. or 8th St.
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    EV charging stations on P1

  • Accessibility

    Audio Description

    For visitors who are blind or partially-sighted, audio description devices are available for some digital film screenings on a first-come, first-served basis. 

    Real-time audio descriptions are available for some performances upon request with at least three weeks’ notice, subject to the availability of describers. Email academymuseum@oscars.org to submit your request.

    Closed Captioning

    For visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing, in-seat closed captioning or descriptive audio-devices are available for some digital film screenings on a first-come, first-served basis. Please confirm availability at academymuseum@oscars.org before planning your visit. 

    Real-time captioning is available for programs upon request with at least three weeks’ notice, subject to the availability of captioners. Email academymuseum@oscars.org to submit your request.

    Please see our Accessibility page for complete information, including details on our Visual Description Tours, Calm Mornings, and Covid-19 policies.