SFFILM will kick off its fourth annual Doc Stories series on November 1 with They’ll Love Me When I’m Dead, Morgan Neville’s look at the making of The Other Side of the Wind and Orson Welles’ final years.
The Oscar winning documentarian is expected to be on hand for the 7 p.m. screening at the Castro Theatre at 429 Castro St., San Francisco.
Tickets, priced at $16, can be purchased online now at sffilm.org/screenings-and-events/opening-night-theyll-love-me-when-im-dead. However, SFFILM is offering a discount for Wellesnet guests, who can enter the promo code FS8WY5 at the online checkout to purchase discounted ($14) tickets to the screening.
They’ll Love Me When I’m Dead has already been shown at the prestigious Venice, Telluride, New York, BFI London and Lumiere 2018 Grand Lyon film festivals.
SFFILM Doc Series offerings will be screened at the Castro Theatre and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art’s Phyllis Wattis Theater at 151 3rd St.
Here is the full lineup:
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 1
- 7 p.m. – Opening Night: They’ll Love Me When I’m Dead [Castro]
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 2
- 3 p.m. – Doc Star Keynote Conversation: Lisa Nishimura [SFMOMA]
- 5 p.m. – Giving Birth in America: California [SFMOMA]
- 6:30 p.m. – New York Times Op-Docs [SFMOMA]
- 9 p.m. – The Truth About Killer Robots [SFMOMA]
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 3
- 1 p.m. – Doc Shorts [SFMOMA]
- 3 p.m. – Ghost Fleet [SFMOMA]
- 5:30 p.m. – General Magic [SFMOMA]
- 8:30 p.m. – Of Fathers and Sons [SFMOMA]
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 4
- 2 p.m. – Filmmakers in Conversation [SFMOMA]
- 4:30 p.m. – United Skates [SFMOMA]
- 7:30 p.m. – Closing Night: 5B [Castro]
“We’re delighted to once again be able to feature such a vivid and topical selection of films in our Doc Stories program,” said SFFILM’s Director of Programming Rachel Rosen. “It’s gratifying that Doc Stories has quickly become an important showcase for both awards season consideration and the local audience. We’re especially pleased to have wonderful portraits of two groundbreaking Bay Area institutions in the mix.”
SFFILM produces a robust slate of public programs throughout the year, including red carpet premiere events, advance member screenings, and in-depth film series.
With diverse offerings and a commitment to excellence in world cinema, SFFILM is the home of great film in the Bay Area all year long.
For more information visit sffilm.org/presents
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