The Girl From 7th Avenue

  • Hand drawn image of many people gathered around a table. Everyone dressed in high fashion. A woman with a puffy jacket and gray hair is featured.
  • Hand drawn image of Andy Warhol with sunglasses standing in front of a wall of polaroid's with models in high fashion.
  • A person with light skin, short hair, pink lips and makeup looks directly forward.

This special event celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Versailles, with fashion icons Pat Cleveland and Stephen Burrows in conversation with Carolyn Tyler.

Join us for this special evening hosted by Rosalina Lydster and Joel Goodrich alongside San Francisco’s arts and culture luminaries with a screening of Antonio Contreras’ award-winning fashion documentaries. With music written and composed by Maurice Lynch, and sound design by One A aka Gehno Aviance.

Featuring an extended introduction between Antonio Contreras & Joel Goodrich before the short films:

“The Girl From 7th Avenue – Pat Cleveland & The Runway Revolution
Pat tells her story, in her own words, in this illustrated documentary. With more than 2,000 hand-painted watercolors by Antonio Contreras, songs performed by Pat Cleveland, and music by One A aka Gehno Aviance and Maurice Lynch, this story blends multiple disciplines to deliver an engaging historical account in the star’s own words. 20min.

Exubérance: The Untold True Story of Tanel Beddrossiantz
An animated short film starring Tanel Bedrossiantz, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Lisa Frias, Antonio Contreras Aviance, Tony Viramontes and many more. The film was directed by Antonio Contreras Aviance with an original soundtrack by One A (Gehno Aviance) and Carmelia Toot Bell and edited by Zak Dylan. 7min.

VIP ticket includes a pre-screening reception from 5-6pm at 518 Valencia, reserved seating, and a commemorative postcard.

Runtime
2h 0m
Director
Antonio Contreras
First Showing
October 4, 2023
Categories
OUTlook , Featured
  • Assisted Listening