Paris Blues [FILM SCREENING]

PART OF A SALUTE TO BILLY STRAYHORN MAY 28-30_PARIS BLUES _(1961) Directed by Martin Ritt Approved, 1h 38min ABOUT THIS EVENT _Paris Blues_ is a classic love story about American expatriate jazz musicians in PARIS, with memorable performances by figures including Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Sidney Poitier and Louis Armstrong. Billy Strayhorn’s significant contributions to _Paris Blues_ went uncredited, with an Oscar nomination going instead to Duke Ellington for Best Music and Scoring. Presented through the generous support of the Revada Foundation of the Logan Family ------------------------- Don't miss any of our Salute to Strayhorn events: CONCERT: BIG BAND EVENING: STRAYHORN KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, Thursday, May 28, 2020, Coolidge Auditorium, 8 pm Film: _Paris_ _Blues_,_ _Friday, May 29, 2020, Pickford Theater, 7 pm FILM: _ANATOMY OF A MURDER_, Saturday, May 30, 2020, Pickford Theater, 12 pm BILLY STRAYHORN SYMPOSIUM, Saturday, May 30, 2020, Whittall Pavilion, 5 pm CONCERT: THE BILL CHARLAP TRIO WITH JON FADDIS FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST CÉCILE MCLORIN SALVANT Saturday, May 30, 2020, Coolidge Auditorium, 8 pm ------------------------- _Additional Ticketing Information_ No ticket is needed to attend this event. WHY REGISTER? Registrations allow us to send a reminder about the event and notify you of any changes in the event status, like cancellation, venue change or time change. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and seating is not guaranteed. BE ASSURED, though, that you will likely get a seat if you arrive 30 minutes in advance of the event. In almost all cases we are able to seat every interested guest. For best seating options, patrons are encouraged to arrive 15-30 minutes before the scheduled start of the event. Please request ADA accommodations at least five business days in advance by contacting (202) 707-6362 or ada@loc.gov. ------------------------- Support free programming at the Library of Congress by joining the Friends of Music [http://www.loc.gov/concerts/supportus/].