Film at Lincoln Center

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/film-at-lincoln-center

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Film at Lincoln Center built?1969
2. What is the location?Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York City, New York
3. What is the previous name?Film Society of Lincoln Center (until 2019)
4. When was Film at Lincoln Center started?It began in 1969. It was created by William F. May, Martin E. Segal, and Schuyler G. Chapin. The group wanted to make film a respected art.
5. Why does Film at Lincoln Center show movies from other countries?They want to show many voices from around the world. By giving a stage to international films, they let people learn about different cultures and stories. It also helps films that might not otherwise be seen.

Nonprofit organization: An entity organized for purposes other than generating profit, with surplus revenues reinvested into its mission.
Retrospective: A comprehensive exhibition or review of the past work of an artist, filmmaker, or movement.
Cinematic heritage: The collective body of films and related materials that represent the history and evolution of filmmaking.
Auteur theory: A critical approach that views a film director as the primary author of a film, imbuing it with their personal style and vision.