TOP FILM SCREENINGS YOU WANT TO CATCH IN WESTWOOD THIS SUMMER: JULY EDITION

Experience our cherished location in the heart of Westwood Village, tucked away in the serene courtyard of the lovely Hammer Museum. Our unique venue and thoughtful interiors are designed to rejuvenate both mind and body. We’re excited to share a curated list of this month's remarkable screenings at the museum. To make the most of your summer day in Los Angeles, join us afterwards at LULU for a delightful lunch or dinner experience.

FILM SCREENING: SECOND NATURE

Friday, July 19, 2024 @ 7:30 PM

Directed by Drew Denny and presented by UCLA Film & Television Archive, Second Nature is part of a screening series, Queer Rhapsody. In this film, you’ll follow trans trailblazer and biologist Joan Roughgarden, and queer, female BIPOC and immigrant scientists who explore 1,500+ animal species that engage in same-sex sensual behavior and parenting. 

FILM SCREENING: FRIDA

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 @ 7:30 PM

"FRIDA" is an intimate journey into the life and mind of Frida Kahlo, a Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, using her own words from diaries, letters, and interviews. Directed by Carla Gutiérrez, known for her work on "RBG," the film blends lyrical animation with rich archival footage to explore Kahlo's fears, relationships, and artistic process. It offers a fresh perspective on one of the 20th century's greatest artists, inviting viewers to experience Kahlo's world with reverence and emotion. 

FILM SCREENING: QUEERING MEMORY: GATHERING LIGHT PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE

Friday, July 26, 2024 @ 7:30 PM

Presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive, Queering Memory explores a collection of captivating short films that delve into the theme of memory, including:

"Mooncake" meditates on gender queerness through childhood memories, while "Re-Entry" follows a trans scientist rediscovering a lost satellite from her NASA past. "Neo Nahda" uncovers 1920s Arab women cross-dressing in London, revealing lost histories. "Do Digital Curanderas Use Eggs in Their Limpias?" explores a Latinx healer's contemplation of a digital future. "All the Words but the One" reunites former lovers, sparking emotional memories. Lastly, "The Sea Runs Thru My Veins" offers poetic insights into happiness through personal challenges. These films explore how memories shape identities and influence our journeys.

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT TO WESTWOOD VILLAGE THIS SUMMER

Experience compelling screenings at the Hammer Museum followed by a delightful dining experience at LULU. Whether you're exploring Frida Kahlo's life or learning more about WWII-era American concentration camps, our location in the Hammer Museum and Westwood Village promises enriching experiences for all this July. 

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