Friday Films: Iris

Friday Films is a series of film screenings at University Branch Library on Friday afternoons.

In March, in honor of Women’s History Month, we are screening the documentary, Iris. Iris pairs the late documentarian Albert Maysles (Grey Gardens, Gimme Shelter), then 87, with Iris Apfel, the quick-witted, flamboyantly dressed 93-year-old style maven who has had an outsized presence on the New York fashion scene for decades. More than a fashion film, the documentary is a story about creativity and how a soaring free spirit continues to inspire. Iris portrays a singular woman whose enthusiasm for fashion, art and people are her sustenance. She reminds us that dressing – and indeed, life – is nothing but a grand experiment. "If you're lucky enough to do something you love, everything else follows."

The documentary will be followed by a discussion that will explore topics such as creativity, aging, fashion, art, individualism and work ethic.  This event is a collaboration with POV, the award-winning independent nonfiction film series on PBS (www.pbs.org/pov).   No registration required.