Joe Swanberg, Gaby Hoffman, and More Appear at Rooftop Films Events, Now thru 6/29

Joe Swanberg, Gaby Hoffman, and more make appearances and Q&As this upcoming week at Rooftop Films.

Starting today, Rooftop is hosting a free screening of The Genius of Marian, featuring a Q&A with the directors in Midtown East. The organization is teaming up with BAMcinemaFest again for Drinking Buddies on Thursday, June 27 in Brooklyn featuring a Q&A with Joe Swanberg. IFC Films presents a special sneak preview of the film Crystal Fairy, starring Michael Cera and Gaby Hoffman, next Friday at Open Road Rooftop in the Lower East Side. There will be a Q&A with Gaby Hoffman and director Sebastián Silva following that screening. In Rooftop's last Kickstarter campaign, they promised to add an extra show at Open Road. That added show will be Saturday, June 29 with short films dedicated to America, with some filmmakers in attendance.

More details are below!

Tuesday, June 25
The Genius of Marian (Banker White and Anna Fitch | 85min)
An intimate family portrait that explores the tragedy of Alzheimer's disease, the power of art and the meaning of family. "The Genius of Marian" follows Pam White in the Early Stages of Alzheimer's disease as her son, the filmmaker, documents her struggle to hang on to a sense of self.

Venue: Outdoors at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza
Address: 2nd Avenue & E 47th Street (Manhattan)
8:00PM: Doors open
8:30PM: Film begins

More info: www.rooftopfilms.com/2013/schedule/the-genius-of-marian

Thursday, June 27
Drinking Buddies (Joe Swanberg | 90 min.)
Rooftop and BAMcinemaFest present the latest from Joe Swanberg, who has rapidly developed a substantial body of intimate films about the nuances of communication. The star-studded Drinking Buddies takes his approach to a whole new level.

Venue: BAM Cinematek Outdoors
Address: Parking lot across from BAM @ Fulton and Ashland (Ft. Greene, Brooklyn)
8:00PM: Doors open
8:30PM: Live music
9:00PM: Film begins
10:30PM: Q&A with director Joe Swanberg
11:00PM-12:00AM: Reception sponsored by Brooklyn Brewery

More info: www.rooftopfilms.com/2013/schedule/drinking-buddies

Friday, June 28
Crystal Fairy (Sebastián Silva | 98 min.)
The road to self-discovery is paved with a rude tourist, a crazy hippie, a psychedelic cactus and the beautiful beaches in Chile. Presented by Rooftop Films and Indiewire. Special Sneak Preview!

Venue: On the roof of New Design High School
Address: 350 Grand St. @ Essex (Lower East Side, Manhattan)
8:00PM: Doors open
8:30PM: Live music by Salt Cathedral
9:00PM: Film
11:30PM-1:00AM: After-party at Fontana's (105 Eldridge St. @ Grand) sponsored by Red Stripe

More info: www.rooftopfilms.com/2013/schedule/crystal-fairy

Saturday, June 29 - Added Open Road show!
Unexplored America (Short Films)
Leading into the 4th of July, Rooftop takes an honest look at authentic Americana, in all its absurd glory.

Venue: On the roof of New Design High School
Address: 350 Grand St. @ Essex (Lower East Side, Manhattan)
8:00PM: Doors open
8:30PM: Live music
9:00PM: Films
11:30PM-1:00AM: After-party at Fontana's (105 Eldridge St. @ Grand) sponsored by Red Stripe

More info: www.rooftopfilms.com/2013/schedule/unexplored-america-short-films