The DocYard will present selections from the The Reagan Shorts prior to three feature screenings this fall. The Reagan Shorts is an ever-growing collection of short films about small but revealingly awkward moments from President Reagan’s years in office (ceremonies, presentations, and interviews that wander off-script).
Director – Pacho Velez
Producer – Sierra Pettengill
Editor – Daniel Garber
October 5 – Filmmakers in attendance!
Maryland Public Television Interviews the Reagans (4 min, 2014)
Screens with BEST OF ENEMIES
October 19
Ronald Reagan Lights the Lights (3 min, 2014)
Screens with DREAMCATCHER
November 2
Ronald Reagan Pardons a Turkey (2 min, 2014)
Screens with ROMEO IS BLEEDING
The DocYard is an award-winning film and discussion series at the Brattle Theatre in Cambridge, and which also sponsors special screenings and co-presentations throughout the year. Each screening is a new experience as we connect audiences directly with filmmakers exploring the documentary form through insightful post-screening discussions.