Film at Lincoln Center facts for kids
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The Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center
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| Abbreviation | FLC |
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| Established | 1969 |
| Type | Nonprofit organization |
| Legal status | Foundation |
| Focus | Film |
| Headquarters | Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts |
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| Publication | Film Comment |
Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) is a special group in New York City that loves movies! It used to be called the Film Society of Lincoln Center until 2019. This group is a Nonprofit organization, which means it uses its money to help its cause, not to make a profit.
FLC was started in 1969 by three leaders from Lincoln Center. Their names were William F. May, Martin E. Segal, and Schuyler G. Chapin. The organization shows many different kinds of films. They present film festivals, special showings of old movies, new movies, and restored films. They also host talks about movies. Film at Lincoln Center is one of eleven main groups that are part of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
What Film at Lincoln Center Does
For over 50 years, Film at Lincoln Center has shown amazing movies to people in America. They have introduced films by famous directors like François Truffaut, Jean-Luc Godard, and Martin Scorsese.
Every year, FLC holds a special event called the Chaplin Award Gala. This gala honors legendary actors and important people in the movie world. It takes place at Alice Tully Hall, which is part of Lincoln Center.
Film at Lincoln Center also puts on the yearly New York Film Festival. They also help present the New Directors/New Films Festival with the Museum of Modern Art. FLC also publishes a magazine about movies called Film Comment.
People Who Lead FLC
Lesli Klainberg is the current president of Film at Lincoln Center. Other important leaders in the past include Rose Kuo and Joanne Koch. Joanne Koch was the executive director for a long time, from 1971 to 2003. Dennis Lim is the artistic director for the New York Film Festival.
Honoring Movie Legends
The Chaplin Award Gala celebrates people who have made a big impact on movies. Many famous actors and filmmakers have been honored over the years.
- In the 1970s, stars like Charlie Chaplin, Fred Astaire, and Alfred Hitchcock were honored.
- The 1980s saw honors for John Huston, Barbara Stanwyck, and Elizabeth Taylor.
- In the 1990s, people like James Stewart, Audrey Hepburn, and Martin Scorsese received the award.
- The 2000s included honorees such as Al Pacino, Jane Fonda, and Meryl Streep.
- From 2010 onwards, stars like Michael Douglas, Sidney Poitier, Barbra Streisand, Robert De Niro, and Helen Mirren were celebrated.
- In 2019, they held a special gala to celebrate their 50th anniversary.
- The award was not given in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
- More recently, Spike Lee was honored in 2021, Cate Blanchett in 2022, Viola Davis in 2023, and Jeff Bridges in 2024.
