Join us for a screening of four films by Rudy Burckhardt that reflect his work in and of New York City: Under the Brooklyn Bridge (1953), Eastside Summer (1959), Square Times (1967), and Default Averted (1975). The film program will last approximately one hour and will be followed by a discussion and Q&A with artist Tom Burckhardt. This event is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Rudy Burckhardt: Three Maine Films, on view through November 9, 2025.

Presented by the Bowdoin College Museum of Art. Free and open to the public.

Bowdoin College is committed to providing an accessible and welcoming environment. Please contact the Events Office (events@bowdoin.edu or 207-725-3433) with any questions regarding the accessibility of this event and/or to request accommodations. Please note: some accommodations require advance notice and may require documentation of a disabling condition.

Image: Rudy Burkhardt (detail) by Red Grooms. Courtesy of the estate of Rudy Burckhardt.