Free Films Offered in Tribute to John Cage

The University of Maine Intermedia MFA program will present A Tribute to John Cage, free film screenings dedicated to the music and creative legacy of American composer John Cage. The screenings are scheduled at 7 p.m. in 100 Lord Hall in October and November. The film series is part of an international celebration of the centennial of the birth of John Cage, considered one of the most influential and controversial artists of the 20th century. The films include the documentaries “I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It,” directed by Allan Miller and scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 16; “John Cage: A Music Circus,” composed of performances and conversations about the artist on Tuesday, Oct. 30; and the composed film directed by Henning Lohner, “The Revenge of the Dead Indians: In Memoriam John Cage,” on Thursday, Nov. 15. The events are free and open to the public.

Contact: Bethany Engstrom, bethany.engstrom@maine.edu