The Murals: Special Film Screening

“Through this filmmaking journey, I came to understand the outsized influence Poor had on the 20th century. He might be the most unknown influential artist of the 20th century. He was involved everywhere with everything.” —TG Jamroz

To commemorate the birthday of Rockland artist Henry Varnum Poor, the Rockland Center for the Arts and Historical Society of Rockland County will screen the new film The Murals. The screenings will take place on Saturday, September 30, at 2 pm at the HSRC and at 7 pm at RoCA. Each screening will be followed by a panel discussion with the filmmaker, TG Jamroz.

The Murals is a documentary about the New Deal-era Uptown Post Office Murals in Chicago. The film explores how and why they were made by Henry Varnum Poor; why they feature Carl Sandburg and Louis Sullivan; and how they inspire people today.

These are free events. Space is limited and reservations are required. Refreshments will be served courtesy of the Henry Varnum Poor Foundation, Inc.

About the Film Maker: TG Jamroz is a filmmaker /performer who has written and directed many independent films, stage plays, and music videos. His projects have been screened at the prestigious Gene Siskel Film Center and around the world. He appeared as an actor in the film The Dark Knight and on-stage in Chicago; written a one-act play being produced in New York City and Chicago; directed a six volume DVD set of lectures by the world famous theologian James Alison; and has written and produced four albums of original music (including music recorded for The Murals) that can be streamed online under the name "The Platinum Tears."