Film Highlights Work of Graphic Novel Pioneer: Penn State University Libraries to Host World Premiere of 217 Films’ New Documentary on Lynd Ward
Penn State University Libraries will host the world premiere of 217 Films’ new documentary on Lynd Ward, the father of the American graphic novel and one of the most prolific book illustrators and printmakers in the history of American art. A preview of the film and other projects by 217 Films, the work of Maglaras and Terri Templeton, can be viewed at www.two17films.com/viewclips.php. - March 26, 2012
Penn State Libraries to Digitize Lynd Ward Collection for Documentary by 217 Films
In celebration of the art and life of American printmaker and illustrator, Lynd Ward (1905-1985), 217 Films has given a gift to Penn State University Libraries to digitize selected Ward woodcuts and wood engravings. 217 Films will showcase many of these works in a new film titled “O Brother... - February 22, 2011
Documentary About American Woodcut Artist and Illustrator Lynd Ward Announced
Connecticut-based independent film makers Michael Maglaras and Terri Templeton of 217 Films announce that their new film project -- their fourth film since 2005 -- will be on the great American woodcut artist and illustrator Lynd Ward. The film will be titled “O Brother Man: The Art and Life... - February 12, 2011
Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the First Publication of Henry Wadworth Longfellow’s "Paul Revere’s Ride:" A Dramatic Reading by Michael Maglaras
On December 20, 1860, 150 years ago today, the Atlantic Monthly published Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's "Paul Revere’s Ride" in its January 1861 edition. A recording of this poem by Michael Maglaras of 217 Records is offered as a free download on YouTube. - December 22, 2010
Movie Portraying Legendary Painter Marsden Hartley "Cleophas and His Own" Returns to Sacramento
On Thursday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m., director Michael Maglaras of 217 Films will return to Sacramento to screen “Cleophas and His Own” at the Crocker Art Museum. This film made its west coast premiere in 2006 during the Crocker’s Marsden Hartley retrospective. “We are... - November 12, 2010
The Longfellow Big Read Presents Two Dramatic Readings by Michael Maglaras
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the publishing of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's "Paul Revere's Ride," Michael Maglaras, founder of 217 Records, will perform two dramatic readings for the Longfellow Big Read. He will perform excerpts from "The Song of Hiawatha," accompanied by a full score of pre-recorded sound effects and music by Native American musicians. He will then present a special reading of "Paul Revere’s Ride," which celebrates the call to arms that began the American Revolution. - March 15, 2010
Advance Tickets Now Available for World Premiere of 217 Films’ New Documentary "John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint!"
Advance tickets are now available for the December 2009 world premiere of 217 Films’ new documentary about American master John Marin. Tickets for “John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint!” are $7 and can be purchased in advance on the Portland Museum of Art’s website,... - November 12, 2009
New Documentary on Painter John Marin Will Premiere in December
217 Films and independent filmmakers Michael Maglaras and Terri Templeton announce the premiere of their new film about American master John Marin. On Friday, December 11 "John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint!” will make its world premiere at the Portland Museum of Art in Portland, Maine. This film tells the story of one of the most important American artistic figures of the first half of the 20th century. Features works from the private collection of Norma Marin seldom seen anywhere. - October 09, 2009