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Burden of Dreams

Beautifully Remastered to 4K

NOW SCREENING
(Updated regularly)

 NOVEMBER 2024

Madison, WI
UW CINEMATEQUE

NOV. 22, 2024

Detroit, MI
DETROIT INSITUTE OF ARTS
NOV. 22-24,  2024
 

Portland, OR
HOLLYWOOD THEATRE
NOV. 27, 2024

 

DECEMBER 2024

Ojai, CA
OJAI PLAYHOUSE
Dec. 1, 2024

COMING IN 2025

Princeton, NJ
 
Ambler, PA
AMBLER THEATER
March 12, 2025
 
Doylestown, PA
THE COUNTY THEATER
March 20, 2025
 
Walla Walla, WA
GESA POWER HOUSE THEATRE
APRIL 23, 2025
 
Artwork By Don Ed Hardy

Support The Restoration Work On Burden of Dreams

Wear A Tee Shirt!

In celebration of the restoration of Les Blank’s remarkable film, Burden of Dreams, we have reprinted the tee shirt designed by Tattoo artist Don Ed Hardy! Available in black or navy blue, (with red and silver ink) the two-sided shirt supports the restoration of the film. 

News!

Burden of Dreams

Beautifully Remastered to 4K

Premiering Summer 2024!

News!

Burden of Dreams

Beautifully Remastered to 4K

Premiering Summer 2024!

Les Blank always delved deeply into the soul of whatever he focused on

In his films, Les gives us intimate portraits of American Bluesmen such as Lightnin’ Hopkins and Mance Lipscomb, he takes us to exuberant parties with Cajun music and food, we march along with Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, we dance with polka culture the Midwest, we listen to sweet fiddle music in Appalachia, and we learn about film making itself.

Les Blank has captured on film, the people, regions, foods, musical styles, dances, costumes and wonderful spirits that make America the unique cultural patchwork quilt that it is.

Read about Les Blank’s early experiences and training on the biographical page.

Thank you,

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