From June to November, Atlanta residents can enjoy free film screenings along the Atlanta Beltline.
Off the Wall @ 725 Ponce is a free monthly film series showcasing experimental cinema, video art, and cult classics. According to a press release, the series will run on the third weekend of every month from June through November.
725 Ponce is an office tower located along the Beltline’s Eastside Trail near Ponce City Market. The films will project directly onto the facade of the building.
This is the third year of the film series, which is curated by Gregory Zinman, an associate professor in Emory College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Film and Media.
The first film, “Crossroads,” will be shown at 9 p.m. on June 20 and 21. “Crossroads” is a 1976 experimental film that uses found footage of the first hydrogen bomb test conducted by the United States at Bikini Atoll. The film is directed by Bruce Conner.
“Conner’s film is an undisputed masterpiece,” Zinman said in the release. “We’re honored to present its Atlanta premiere — a bold and poetic work that perfectly sets the tone for our series showcasing the very best in experimental film and video from around the world, always free and open to everyone.”
The rest of the series’ lineup includes filmmaker Jodie Mack’s “The Grand Bizarre” on July 18 and 19; “New Directions,” a compilation of short films made with cutting edge technology, on Aug. 15 and 16; Mark Levinson’s “The Universe in a Grain of Sand” on Sept. 17 and 18; a real time showing of Atlanta artist William Downs drawing a mural on Oct. 17 and 18; and “Empire,” experimental filmmaker Phil Solomon’s response to Andy Warhol’s eight-hour portrait of the Empire State Building, will finish up the series on Nov. 14 and 15.
